The bill amends Florida's administrative procedures law to enhance the rulemaking process and improve transparency. It introduces a definition for "technical change," which refers to minor corrections that do not alter the substance of a rule, and prohibits rules from containing automatic expiration provisions unless expressly authorized by law. Agencies are required to publish a notice of rule development within 30 days of a relevant legislative act and ensure that materials incorporated by reference are available in a text-searchable electronic format. Additionally, the bill mandates that agencies provide detailed information in their notices, including proposed rule numbers and summaries of estimated regulatory costs, and allows for public inspection of incorporated materials.

Further amendments include the requirement for agencies to publish notices of correction for technical changes and to submit annual reports on rule reviews. The bill emphasizes public access to information regarding proposed rules and their impacts, streamlines the rulemaking process by reducing the number of certified copies required, and allows for electronic notifications. It also establishes a new section requiring agencies to review all existing rules adopted before July 1, 2025, by July 1, 2030, and to report their intended actions on each rule annually. Overall, the bill aims to create a more efficient and transparent regulatory framework in Florida, ensuring accountability and public participation in the rule development process.

Statutes affected:
S 108 Filed: 120.55
S 108 c1: 120.55
S 108 e1: 120.545, 120.55
S 108 er: 120.545, 120.55