IAB 8/5/26 CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, OFFICE OF THE
Docket 201—Chapter 37 Iowa Code section(s) or chapter(s) authorizing rulemaking: 904.108 and 904.804 State or federal law(s) implemented by the rulemaking: Iowa Code chapter 904 A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows: August 25, 2026 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this Regulatory Analysis, which must be received by the Department of Corrections no later than 4:30 p.m. on the date of the public hearing. Comments should be directed to: Jen Rathje Iowa Department of Corrections Jessie Parker State Office Building 510 East 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Phone: 515.802.0898 Email: jen.rathje1@iowa.gov This proposed rulemaking rescinds and adopts a new Chapter 37 with revised administrative rules to satisfy the requirements of Executive Order 10. The purpose of Chapter 37 is to offer work training opportunities, partner with private sector employers, and produce goods for public and private entities, ultimately improving employability, reducing recidivism, and enhancing public safety. Pursuant to Executive Order 10, the Department conducted a comprehensive review of this chapter to eliminate restrictive terms, obsolete rules, and language that duplicates State statutes. Specifically, this proposed rulemaking: Removes all references to the Prison Industries Advisory Board to align administrative rules • with the statutory changes mandated by 2024 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2385, which dissolved the Board and transferred duties directly to the Department. Simplifies vendor appeal protocols by cleanly adopting by reference the Uniform Rules on • Agency Procedure under 7—Chapter 2505. Replaces redundant statutory language regarding core functions with citations to the Iowa • Code to prevent rules from becoming instantly obsolete when underlying laws shift. Maintains procedural compliance with the dual-agency directives between the Department and • Iowa Workforce Development (IWD). 519
Proposed Rule
ia-26-186: 201—Chapter 37 Iowa Code section(s) or chapter(s) authorizing rulemaking: 904.108 and 904.804 State or federal law(s) implemented by the rulemaking: Iowa Code chapter 904 A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows: August 25, 2026 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this Regulatory Analysis, which must be received by the Department of Corrections no later than 4:30 p.m. on the date of the public hearing. Comments should be directed to: Jen Rathje Iowa Department of Corrections Jessie Parker State Office Building 510 East 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Phone: 515.802.0898 Email: jen.rathje1@iowa.gov This proposed rulemaking rescinds and adopts a new Chapter 37 with revised administrative rules to satisfy the requirements of Executive Order 10. The purpose of Chapter 37 is to offer work training opportunities, partner with private sector employers, and produce goods for public and private entities, ultimately improving employability, reducing recidivism, and enhancing public safety. Pursuant to Executive Order 10, the Department conducted a comprehensive review of this chapter to eliminate restrictive terms, obsolete rules, and language that duplicates State statutes. Specifically, this proposed rulemaking: Removes all references to the Prison Industries Advisory Board to align administrative rules • with the statutory changes mandated by 2024 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2385, which dissolved the Board and transferred duties directly to the Department. Simplifies vendor appeal protocols by cleanly adopting by reference the Uniform Rules on • Agency Procedure under 7—Chapter 2505. Replaces redundant statutory language regarding core functions with citations to the Iowa • Code to prevent rules from becoming instantly obsolete when underlying laws shift. Maintains procedural compliance with the dual-agency directives between the Department and • Iowa Workforce Development (IWD). 519
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Public comment closed · opened August 05, 2026.
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This proposed rulemaking creates a new Chapter 37 that aims to improve work training opportunities for individuals in corrections, while also enhancing their employability and public safety. It updates existing rules by removing outdated terms and references, aligning with recent legislative changes, and simplifying the appeal process for vendors.
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