Skip to main content

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE [721]

Amended Notice of Intended Action

Providing for a public hearing on rulemaking related to mechanics’ notice and lien registry

The Notice of Intended Action published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on May 28, 2025, as ARC 9290C proposes to amend Chapter 45, “Mechanics’ Notice and Lien Registry,” Iowa Administrative Code. In order to receive oral comments concerning ARC 9290C, the Secretary of State hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held as follows:

July 30, 2025 1 to 2 p.m. Via videoconference call: meet.google.com/yhq-vxtg-tvw

Persons who wish to make oral comments at the public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Secretary of State and advise of specific needs.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 572.34.

State or Federal Law Implemented

This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapter 572.

Purpose and Summary

The proposed subrules under rules 721—45.4(572) and 721—45.5(572) adopt specifics for renewing, making inactive, and removing inactive Mechanics’ Notice and Lien Registry (MNLR) preliminary notices and notices of commencement of work as required by Iowa Code section 572.34(12). This amended Notice provides notice of a public hearing pursuant to a request under Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)“b.”

Fiscal Impact, Jobs Impact, Waivers

Statements related to the fiscal impact, jobs impact, and waiver of this rulemaking may be found in the preamble of ARC 9290C.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).