ARC 9550C

ARC 9550C

PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT[641]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to rescission of chapters
and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Department of Health and Human Services hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 106, “State-Funded Family Medicine Obstetrics Fellowship Program,” Chapter 108, “Medical Residency Training State Matching Grants Program,” Chapter 110, “Center for Rural Health and Primary Care,” and Chapter 111, “Iowa Needs Nurses Now Infrastructure Account,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in 2025 Iowa Acts, House File 972.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, 2025 Iowa Acts, House File 972.

Purpose and Summary

     The purpose of this proposed rulemaking is to rescind chapters that have been made obsolete by 2025 Iowa Acts, House File 972. Section 4 of the legislation strikes Iowa Code section 135.107(2) and 135.107(3), which provide rulemaking authority for Chapter 110. Section 17 of the legislation repeals Iowa Code sections 135.176 and 135.193, which provide rulemaking authority for Chapter 108 and Chapter 106, respectively. Finally, section 17 of the legislation also repeals Iowa Code section 135.175, which is associated with Chapter 111.

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on August 6, 2025. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   August 26, 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 Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 441—Chapter 6.

Public Comment

     Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 7, 2025. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

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

    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 Department 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 actions are proposed:

    ITEM 1.  Rescind and reserve 641—Chapter 106.

    ITEM 2.  Rescind and reserve 641—Chapter 108.

    ITEM 3.  Rescind and reserve 641—Chapter 110.

    ITEM 4.  Rescind and reserve 641—Chapter 111.