Notice of Intended Action

Petitions for rulemaking, ch 2

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STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER[493]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to petitions for rulemaking
and providing an opportunity for public comment

The State Public Defender hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 2, “Petitions for Rule Making,” and to adopt a new Chapter 2, “Petitions for Rulemaking,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 13B.4.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapters 13B and 815.

Purpose and Summary

This proposed rulemaking repromulgates Chapter 2 pursuant to the requirements of Executive Order 10. Chapter 2 adopts the Petitions for Rulemaking segments of the Uniform Rules on Agency Procedure and sets forth amendments specific to the State Public Defender.

Regulatory Analysis

A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on April 16, 2025. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

●May 6, 2025

Fiscal Impact

This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.

Waivers

Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the State Public Defender for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 493—Chapter 6.

Public Comment

Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the State Public Defender no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 15, 2025. Comments should be directed to:

Kurt Swaim
State Public Defender
Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100
Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Phone: 515.218.2445
Email: kswaim@spd.state.ia.us

Public Hearing

Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

July 16, 2025
10 a.m.

Ledges Conference Room
6200 Park Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa
Via videoconference:
meet.google.com/oek-jxwy-exy
Or dial: (US) +1 260.577.6930
PIN: 692 149 470#

July 23, 2025
10 a.m.

Ledges Conference Room
6200 Park Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa
Via videoconference:
meet.google.com/dis-pwfv-jtq
Or dial: (US) +1 515.318.5268
PIN: 541 049 907#

Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

Any persons who intend to attend a public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the State Public Defender and advise of specific needs.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

The following rulemaking action is proposed:

ITEM 1.Rescind 493—Chapter 2 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:

CHAPTER 2

PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING

The state public defender adopts, with the following exceptions and amendments, the Uniform Rules on Agency Procedure relating to petitions for rulemaking, which are published at www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/Rules/Current/UniformRules.pdf on the general assembly’s website.

493—2.1(17A) Petition for rulemaking. In lieu of the words “(designate office)”, insert “the Office of the State Public Defender, 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, Iowa 50321”. In lieu of the words “(AGENCY NAME)”, the heading on the petition should read:

“BEFORE THE STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER”

493—2.3(17A) Inquiries. Inquiries concerning the status of a petition for rulemaking may be made to the State Public Defender, 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, Iowa 50321; by telephone at 515.218.2445; or by email at spdadminoffice@spd.state.ia.us.

These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 17A.7.

State Public Defender


This Organization is a part of the Inspections and Appeals Department

Open For Comments

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Official Document

The official published PDF of this document is available from the Iowa General Assembly’s Administrative Rules page.

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View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 6/25/2025.

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Administrative Rule References

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Rule 493-2.1 Rule 493-2.3

Iowa Code References

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Iowa Code 17A.7

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