SF2463: Administrative Rules Changes

Updates the definition of 'publication' by removing references to 'uniform rules on agency procedure' and adding 'Iowa court rules.' It rescinds a comprehensive list of administrative rules from various state agencies that overlap with the new uniform rules adopted by the administrative rules coordinator (effective January 13, 2026), with the rescission effective July 1, 2026. Agencies are permitted, until June 30, 2026, to adopt emergency rules that add to, exempt from, or amend the uniform rules, provided they explain the necessity in their filings. Emergency rules take immediate effect upon filing. A regulatory analysis is not required for these emergency rules. The emergency rulemaking section is repealed July 1, 2026, but rules adopted under it remain valid. The bill takes immediate effect for emergency rulemaking and repeal provisions. Rescinded rules continue to apply to proceedings initiated before July 1, 2026.

Key Points & Impacts

• Amends definition of 'publication' in Iowa Code section 17A.6(b), removing 'uniform rules on agency procedure' and adding 'Iowa court rules.'

• Rescinds a wide range of agency-specific administrative rules relating to procedure (listed by chapter and section) effective July 1, 2026, as these are now covered by uniform rules.

• Directs the administrative code editor to remove rescinded rule language from the Iowa administrative code after July 1, 2026.

• Rescinded rules remain applicable to administrative or judicial proceedings initiated before July 1, 2026, until those proceedings are concluded.

• Allows agencies to adopt emergency rules modifying the uniform rules until June 30, 2026, with immediate effect upon filing and explanation of necessity required in preamble.

• No regulatory analysis is required for emergency rules adopted under this authority.

• The emergency rulemaking authority and related section are repealed July 1, 2026, but rules adopted under this authority before repeal remain valid.

• Immediate effective date for provisions related to emergency rulemaking and repeal.

Signed by Governor on April 16, 2026. Takes effect July 1, 2026.