This bill amends the Iowa Code to improve the rulemaking process for major administrative rules, introducing a new definition of "major rule" that encompasses rules requiring significant financial expenditures, those that adversely affect competition or employment, and amendments to the state implementation plan under the federal Clean Air Act. It mandates that agencies provide detailed notices of intended actions, including proposed rule texts and their economic impacts, and establishes a legislative regulatory analysis process for major rules, requiring evaluation by the legislative services agency before implementation. Notably, major rules cannot take effect without ratification by the general assembly, although temporary approval can be granted by the legislative council under certain circumstances.

Additionally, the bill modifies the terms of service for members of various boards, reducing the term length from six years to four years for those appointed by the governor after July 1, 2026. It also requires that proposals to amend the state implementation plan under the federal Clean Air Act receive ratification from the general assembly prior to federal submission. Overall, the bill aims to enhance legislative oversight and accountability in the rulemaking process, particularly for rules with significant public and economic impacts, while also streamlining governance for certain executive branch boards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17A.2, 17A.4, 17A.4A, 17A.5, 17A.8, 16.2, 16.2C, 52.4, 69.19, 256.3, 262.2