Executive Order 10 - Red Tape Review

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IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

On January 10, 2023, Governor Kim Reynolds issued Executive Order 10, which established a comprehensive review of all existing administrative rules. Iowa Workforce Development is required to review all its administrative rules by September 1, 2025.

This page will serve as a resource throughout the process, containing information on public hearings, rule reports, and related documents from IWD's review.

IMPORTANT LINKS

  • Visit this link to see the full agency Red Tape Review schedule.
  • Visit this link from the Iowa Department of Management for more information on the Red Tape Review.

Following publication of a report of the review, IWD will rescind each chapter and repromulgate rules that are necessary to keep no later than December 31, 2025.

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IWD RULE REPORTS

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

871 Chapter 11 (Employer Records and Reports)

IWD proposes to revise 871 Chapter 11 (Employer Records and Reports) and remove outdated language. A Regulatory Analysis for this proposed rulemaking is expected to be published on September 4, 2024. A public hearing on the regulatory analysis will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS.

  • Hearing Time: September 24, 2024, 11:00 – 11:30 am

Microsoft Teams

Dial in by phone

Hearings will convene no earlier than stated above, but may begin later, depending upon the length of earlier hearings. Written public comments will be accepted by 4:30 p.m. on September 24 and may be submitted to Jeffrey Koncsol at Jeffrey.koncsol@iwd.iowa.gov.

871 Chapter 12 (Forms and Informational Matters)

IWD proposes to revise 871 Chapter 12 (Forms and Informational Matters) and remove outdated language.  A Regulatory Analysis for this proposed rulemaking is expected to be published on September 4, 2024. A public hearing on the regulatory analysis will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS.

  • Hearing Time: September 24, 2024, 11:30 – 12:00 pm

Microsoft Teams

Dial in by phone

Hearings will convene no earlier than stated above, but may begin later, depending upon the length of earlier hearings. Written public comments will be accepted by 4:30 p.m. on September 24 and may be submitted to Jeffrey Koncsol at Jeffrey.koncsol@iwd.iowa.gov.

871 Chapter 41 (Request for Waiver or Variance of Administrative Rule) 

IWD proposes to revise 871 Chapter 41 (Request for Waiver or Variance of Administrative Rule) and remove outdated language.  A Regulatory Analysis for this proposed rulemaking is expected to be published on September 4, 2024. A public hearing on the regulatory analysis will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS.

  • Hearing Time: September 24, 2024, 8:30 – 9:00 am

Microsoft Teams

Dial in by phone

Hearings will convene no earlier than stated above, but may begin later, depending upon the length of earlier hearings. Written public comments will be accepted by 4:30 p.m. on September 24 and may be submitted to Rebecca Stonawski at Rebecca.stonawski@iwd.iowa.gov.

871 Chapter 42 (Public Records and Fair Information Practices)

IWD proposes to revise 871 Chapter 42 (Public Records and Fair Information Practices) and remove outdated language.  A Regulatory Analysis for this proposed rulemaking is expected to be published on September 4, 2024. A public hearing on the regulatory analysis will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS.

  • Hearing Time: September 24, 2024, 9:00 – 9:30 am

Microsoft Teams

Dial in by phone

Hearings will convene no earlier than stated above, but may begin later, depending upon the length of earlier hearings. Written public comments will be accepted by 4:30 p.m. on September 24 and may be submitted to Rebecca Stonawski at Rebecca.stonawski@iwd.iowa.gov.

871 Chapter 43 (Petitions for Rule Making)

IWD proposes to revise 871 Chapter 43 (Petitions for Rule Making) and remove outdated language. A Regulatory Analysis for this proposed rulemaking is expected to be published on September 4, 2024. A public hearing on the regulatory analysis will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS.

  • Hearing Time: September 24, 2024, 9:30 – 10:00 am

Microsoft Teams

Dial in by phone

Hearings will convene no earlier than stated above, but may begin later, depending upon the length of earlier hearings. Written public comments will be accepted by 4:30 p.m. on September 24 and may be submitted to Rebecca Stonawski at Rebecca.stonawski@iwd.iowa.gov.

871 Chapter 44 (Declaratory Orders)

IWD proposes to revise 871 Chapter 44 (Declaratory Orders) and remove outdated language. A Regulatory Analysis for this proposed rulemaking is expected to be published on September 4, 2024. A public hearing on the regulatory analysis will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS.

  • Hearing Time: September 24, 2024, 10:00 – 10:30 am

Microsoft Teams

Dial in by phone

Hearings will convene no earlier than stated above, but may begin later, depending upon the length of earlier hearings. Written public comments will be accepted by 4:30 p.m. on September 24 and may be submitted to Rebecca Stonawski at Rebecca.stonawski@iwd.iowa.gov.

871 Chapter 26 (Contested Case Proceedings)

IWD proposes to revise 871 Chapter 26 (Contested Case Proceedings) and remove outdated language. A Regulatory Analysis for this proposed rulemaking is expected to be published on September 4, 2024. A public hearing on the regulatory analysis will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS.

  • Hearing Time: September 26, 2024, 10:30 – 11:00 am

Microsoft Teams

Dial in by phone

Hearings will convene no earlier than stated above, but may begin later, depending upon the length of earlier hearings. Written public comments will be accepted by 4:30 p.m. on September 26 and may be submitted to Jeffrey Koncsol at Jeffrey.koncsol@iwd.iowa.gov.

871 Chapter 21 (Unemployment Insurance Services Division) 

IWD proposes to revise 871 Chapter 21 (Unemployment Insurance Services Division) and remove outdated language.  A Regulatory Analysis for this proposed rulemaking is expected to be published on September 18, 2024. A public hearing on the regulatory analysis will be held in-person and virtually via Microsoft TEAMS).

Hearing will convene no earlier than stated above, but may begin later, depending upon the length of earlier hearings. Written public comments will be accepted by 4:30 p.m. on October 8, 2024 and may be submitted to Jeffrey Koncsol at Jeffrey.koncsol@iwd.iowa.gov.

871 Chapter 22 (Employer Records and Reports)

IWD proposes to revise 871 Chapter 22 (Employer Records and Reports) and remove outdated language. A Regulatory Analysis for this proposed rulemaking is expected to be published on September 18, 2024. A public hearing on the regulatory analysis will be held in-person and virtually via Microsoft TEAMS).

  • Hearing Time: October 8, 2024, 8:30 – 9:30 am
    • Lobby Conference Room, 1000 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA.   
  • Hearing Time:  October 8, 2024, 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Hearing will convene no earlier than stated above, but may begin later, depending upon the length of earlier hearings. Written public comments will be accepted by 4:30 p.m. on October 8, 2024 and may be submitted to Jeffrey Koncsol at Jeffrey.koncsol@iwd.iowa.gov.

871 Chapter 24 (Claims and Benefits)

IWD proposes to revise 871 Chapter 24 (Claims and Benefits) and remove outdated language. A Regulatory Analysis for this proposed rulemaking is expected to be published on September 18, 2024. A public hearing on the regulatory analysis will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS).

  • Hearing Time: October 8, 2024, 11:00 – 12:00 pm

Microsoft Teams

Dial in by phone

Hearing will convene no earlier than stated above, but may begin later, depending upon the length of earlier hearings. Written public comments will be accepted by 4:30 p.m. on October 8, 2024 and may be submitted to Jeffrey Koncsol at Jeffrey.koncsol@iwd.iowa.gov.

871 Chapter 25 (Benefit Payment Control)

IWD proposes to revise 871 Chapter 25 (Benefit Payment Control) and remove outdated language. A Regulatory Analysis for this proposed rulemaking is expected to be published on September 18, 2024. A public hearing on the regulatory analysis will be held in-person and virtually via Microsoft TEAMS).

Hearing will convene no earlier than stated above, but may begin later, depending upon the length of earlier hearings. Written public comments will be accepted by 4:30 p.m. on October 8, 2024 and may be submitted to Jeffrey Koncsol at Jeffrey.koncsol@iwd.iowa.gov.

871 Chapter 23 (Employer’s Contribution and Charges)

IWD proposes to revise 871 Chapter 23 (Employer’s Contribution and Charges) and remove outdated language.  A Regulatory Analysis for this proposed rulemaking is expected to be published on October 2, 2024. A public hearing on the regulatory analysis will be held at 1000 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. 

  • Hearing Time: October 22, 2024, 9:00 – 10:00 am
    • 1000 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA  50319

Hearing will convene no earlier than stated above, but may begin later, depending upon the length of earlier hearings. Written public comments will be accepted by 4:30 p.m. on October 22, 2024, and may be submitted to Jeffrey Koncsol at  Jeffrey.koncsol@iwd.iowa.gov.

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REGULATORY ANALYSIS

Unemployment Insurance Services Division - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 9, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 6, 2024 have been made.

Employer Rules and Records - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 9, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 6, 2024 have been made.

Benefit Payment Control - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held July 9, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published June 6, 2024 have been made.

Administration - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held June 18, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published May 6, 2024 have been made.

Customer and Administrative Services Division - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held June 18, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published May 6, 2024 have been made.

New Employment Opportunities Fund - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held June 18, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published May 6, 2024 have been made.

New Iowan Centers - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held  June 18, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published May 6, 2024 have been made.

Employment Innovation Fund - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held June 18, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published May 6, 2024 have been made.

Research and Information Services Division - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held May 21, 2024. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published May 1, 2024 have been made.

Adult Education and Literacy Programs - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held November 21, 2023. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published November 1, 2023 have been made.

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Regulatory Analysis
A public hearing was held November 21, 2023. No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published November 1, 2023 have been made.

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ADDITIONAL RULES REVIEW

NEW RULEMAKING DURING EO10 MORATORIUM

Physician Assistant – Regulatory Analysis 
A public hearing was held July 21, 2023.  No public comments were received during the hearing nor in writing. No changes from the analysis published August 9, 2023 have been made.

Employment and Training Handbook 407, 4th Edition, Tax Performance Systems - 
NOTE: A public hearing on this item originally scheduled for January 16, 2024 has been canceled.

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