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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.
Back to topIWD RULE REPORTS
- 871 Chapter 1 (Administration)
- 871 Chapter 2 (Customer and Administrative Services Division)
- 871 Chapter 10 (Research and Info Services Bureau)
- 871 Chapter 11 (Employer Records and Reports)
- 871 Chapter 12 (Forms and Informational Materials)
- 871 Chapter 13 (New Employment Opportunities Fund)
- 871 Chapter 14 (New Iowan Centers)
- 871 Chapter 16 (Employment Innovation Fund)
- 871 Chapter 21 (Unemployment Insurance Services Division)
- 871 Chapter 22 (Employer Records and Rules)
- 871 Chapter 23 (Employer's Contribution and Charges)
- 871 Chapter 24 (Claims and Benefits)
- 871 Chapter 25 (Benefit Payment Control)
- 871 Chapter 26 (Contested Case Proceedings)
- 871 Chapter 41 (Request for Waiver or Variance of Administrative Rule)
- 871 Chapter 42 (Public Records and Fair Information Practices)
- 871 Chapter 43 (Petitions for Rulemaking)
- 871 Chapter 44 (Declaratory Orders)
- 877 Chapter 7.25 (Regional Industry Sector Partnerships)
- 877 Chapter 31 (Work-Based Learning)
- 877 Chapter 32 (Adult Ed & Literacy Programs)
- 877 Chapter 33 (VR)
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IWD proposes to revise 871 Chapter 11 (Employer Records and Reports) and remove outdated language.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
- Join the meeting now
- Meeting ID: 226 168 911 223
- Passcode: R9yHG3
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- +1 469-998-6043,,18918110# United States, Dallas
- Find a local number
- Phone conference ID: 189 181 10#
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
- Join the meeting now
- Meeting ID: 286 694 738 87
- Passcode: DN6QGY
Dial in by phone
- +1 469-998-6043,,63228465# United States, Dallas
- Find a local number
- Phone conference ID: 632 284 65#
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
- Join the meeting now
- Meeting ID: 294 646 210 897
- Passcode: UBmwFZ
Dial in by phone
- +1 469-998-6043,,451996139# United States, Dallas
- Find a local number
- Phone conference ID: 451 996 139#
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
- Join the meeting now
- Meeting ID: 226 075 875 966
- Passcode: HP7XHC
Dial in by phone
- +1 469-998-6043,,367660289# United States, Dallas
- Find a local number
- Phone conference ID: 367 660 289#
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
- Join the meeting now
- Meeting ID: 278 082 236 697
- Passcode: gvqDfq
Dial in by phone
- +1 469-998-6043,,449351964# United States, Dallas
- Find a local number
- Phone conference ID: 449 351 964#
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
- Join the meeting now
- Meeting ID: 289 208 802 199
- Passcode: G9k8zc
Dial in by phone
- +1 469-998-6043,,52500860# United States, Dallas
- Find a local number
- Phone conference ID: 525 008 60#
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
- Join the meeting now
- Meeting ID: 262 021 762 472
- Passcode: ZF4Pn4
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- +1 469-998-6043,,772679764# United States, Dallas
- Find a local number
- Phone conference ID: 772 679 764#
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 Time: October 8, 2024, 8:00 – 9:30 am
- Lobby Conference Room, 1000 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA.
- Hearing Time: October 8, 2024, 1:00 – 1:30 pm
- Microsoft Teams
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- Meeting ID: 238 220 939 885
- Passcode: FZr5ym
- Dial in by phone
- +1 469-998-6043,,24737518# United States, Dallas
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- Phone conference ID: 247 375 18#
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
- Microsoft Teams
- Join the meeting now
- Meeting ID: 294 534 025 083
- Passcode: sYXZ8C
- Dial in by phone
- +1 469-998-6043,,410461869# United States, Dallas
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- Phone conference ID: 410 461 869#
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
- Join the meeting now
- Meeting ID: 256 714 403 006
- Passcode: d4U26J
Dial in by phone
- +1 469-998-6043,,422880375# United States, Dallas
- Find a local number
- Phone conference ID: 422 880 375#
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 Time: October 8, 2024, 9:30 – 10:30 am
- Lobby Conference Room, 1000 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA.
- Hearing Time: October 8, 2024, 2:30 – 3:30 pm
- Microsoft Teams
- Join the meeting now
- Meeting ID: 214 735 809 322
- Passcode: QcWckb
- Dial in by phone
- +1 469-998-6043,,599810078# United States, Dallas
- Find a local number
- Phone conference ID: 599 810 078#
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.
Back to topREGULATORY 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.
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.