A bill for an act relating to executive branch functions, including ratification of major administrative rules and certain other actions, other matters relating to the state rulemaking process, and terms of service of certain appointed members of certain boards, and including applicability provisions.

SF 2395 modifies Iowa's state rulemaking process to increase transparency and accountability for "major rules." It defines a "major rule" as one requiring $200,000+ annual costs for affected parties, significantly impacting competition/employment, or amending federal clean air plans. The bill mandates agencies to provide detailed notices 35 days in advance, including cost-benefit analyses, and requires the legislative services agency to conduct independent reviews of major rules, assessing economic impacts on businesses, state revenue, and compliance costs. This directly affects state agencies creating rules and businesses/individuals subject to those regulations.