The bill CS/CS/HB 433 amends Florida's administrative procedures law to enhance the rulemaking process by introducing several new requirements and procedural changes for state agencies. It defines "technical change" as corrections that do not alter the substance of a rule and mandates that agencies publish a notice of rule development within 30 days of any legislative act requiring rulemaking. The bill also establishes new requirements for incorporating materials by reference, including electronic submission and public access, while deleting previous provisions regarding the timeframe for drafting and proposing rules. Additionally, it requires agencies to provide clear explanations of proposed rules, consider the impact on small businesses, and prepare statements of estimated regulatory costs when necessary.

Further amendments include the introduction of a systematic review process for existing agency rules, requiring evaluations of all rules adopted before July 1, 2025, by July 1, 2030. Agencies must report their findings to the Legislature annually and are required to publish notices of proposed rule adoption and any changes to proposed rules within specific timeframes. The bill also emphasizes transparency by mandating that individuals responsible for preparing proposed rules be available during public workshops and that agencies provide written explanations for noncompliance with legislative requests. Overall, CS/CS/HB 433 aims to improve the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of the rulemaking process in Florida, with an effective date set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 433 Filed: 120.541, 120.545, 120.56, 120.81, 420.9072, 420.9075, 443.091
H 433 c1: 120.541, 120.545, 120.56, 420.9072, 420.9075, 443.091
H 433 c2: 120.545, 120.55