The bill amends Florida's administrative procedures law to enhance the rulemaking process, focusing on transparency and efficiency. It introduces a definition for "technical change," which refers to non-substantive corrections to rules, and mandates that agencies publish a notice of intended agency action within 90 days of legislative enactment. The bill prohibits the incorporation of materials by reference in proposed rules unless they are available in a text-searchable electronic format. Additionally, it revises notice requirements for rule development and adoption, ensuring public access to proposed rules and incorporated materials. New procedures for emergency rules are established, including requirements for publishing renewal notices and conditions for superseding existing emergency rules.

Moreover, the bill requires agencies to consider the impact of proposed rules on small businesses and mandates the publication of notices for corrections and rule renewals. Agencies must also review all existing rules by July 1, 2030, and report their findings annually to the legislature. Key changes include the requirement for electronic filing of materials incorporated by reference starting December 31, 2025, and the establishment of hyperlinks in the Florida Administrative Code. The bill also revises deadlines for publishing notices and introduces new requirements for agency regulatory plans, which must include a list of existing rules scheduled for review and detailed licensing activity reports. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 108 Filed: 120.55
S 108 c1: 120.55