Proposed Iowa Regulation

Before a state agency can finally adopt a rule, it must give the public notice of its proposed rule and, except in narrow circumstances, must provide the public an opportunity to comment. Proposed rules, as well as rules finally adopted by a state agency, are published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin. Proposed and final rules are referenced in the Bulletin by “ARC” number to assist the Administrative Rules Committee, a committee of the Iowa Legislature, in its review of agency rulemaking.

Go to http://www.legis.state.ia.us/, click on “Iowa Law,” then click on “Iowa Administrative Bulletin.” Please note: Proposed rules often can be found through links on a state agency’s web site.