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SB482 • 2025

Provides that a state agency may not adopt rules without statutory authority.

Provides that a state agency may not adopt rules without statutory authority.

Passed Legislature

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Rules.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says that an agency may not make rules without statutory authority to make the rules. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).
Provides that a state agency may not adopt rules without statutory authority.
Relating to: Relating to administrative rules.
Current location: In Senate Committee