ARC 9849C

ARC 9849C

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY[261]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to sports tourism program
and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Economic Development Authority hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 215, “Sports Tourism Program: Marketing Fund,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapter 15F, subchapter IV.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 15F, subchapter IV.

Purpose and Summary

    Pursuant to Executive Order 10, the Authority proposes to rescind Chapter 215. The chapter describes the policies and procedures applicable to the Sports Tourism Program Marketing Fund administered by the Authority pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 15F, subchapter IV. The program provides eligible applicants with grants for marketing projects that actively and directly support sporting events. The Marketing Fund component of the program was repealed by 2025 Iowa Acts, Senate File 660, so this chapter is no longer necessary.

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on October 1, 2025. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   October 21, 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 Authority for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 261—Chapter 199.

Public Comment

     Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Authority no later than 4:30 p.m. on January 15, 2026. 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 Authority 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 and reserve 261—Chapter 215.