Modifies the existing administrative rule review process to require legislative approval of newly adopted administrative rules in order for the rules to take effect.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Senator Girod
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-01-17 Senate
Referred to Rules.
2025-01-13 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act requires legislative approval for new rules to take effect. Voters must say yes to a constitutional change before the Act can start. The Act applies to new rules starting in 2027. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.3).
Modifies the existing administrative rule review process to require legislative approval of newly adopted administrative rules in order for the rules to take effect. Establishes a process by which rules receive legislative consideration and approval or rejection.
Takes effect only upon the approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by ___ Joint Resolution ___ (2025) (LC 1900), and applies to rules adopted by state agencies on or after January 1, 2027.
Relating to: Relating to legislative approval of administrative rules; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee