House Bill 305 amends Florida Statutes to enhance the administrative procedures governing state agencies' rulemaking authority. A significant change is the establishment of an eight-year expiration period for all rules adopted by agencies, which will require readoption through a formal process to remain in effect. The bill also mandates that agencies prepare a statement of estimated regulatory costs for proposed rules and conduct a retrospective cost-benefit analysis for each adopted rule after four years. Additionally, it introduces requirements for the publication of regulatory costs and ensures that all documentation used in these estimates is publicly accessible.

The bill further revises the review process for agency rules by the Administrative Procedures Committee, ensuring that rules are subject to expiration unless readopted. It allows individuals affected by a rule or guidance document to challenge its validity and stipulates that failure to comply with regulatory cost analysis requirements may render a rule invalid. The act aims to improve transparency and accountability in the rulemaking process while ensuring that agencies operate within their statutory authority. It is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 305 Filed: 120.536, 120.545