The bill CS/CS/HB 433 amends Florida's administrative procedures law to enhance the rulemaking process for state agencies. It introduces a definition for "technical change," which refers to non-substantive corrections to rules, and mandates that agencies publish a notice of rule development within 30 days of any legislative act requiring rulemaking. The bill prohibits the incorporation of materials by reference in proposed rules unless they are made available in a text-searchable format online. Additionally, it revises public notice requirements to ensure they contain specific information and are accessible for public inspection, while also establishing new requirements for agencies to submit regulatory alternatives and provide annual reports on rule reviews to the Legislature.

Moreover, the bill emphasizes transparency and accountability by requiring agencies to publish notices of proposed rule adoption and to provide clear explanations of proposed rules, including their purpose and effect. It introduces provisions for emergency rules, stipulating that they must be justified and published, and cannot be effective for more than 90 days without meeting certain conditions. The bill also mandates a systematic review of existing rules by July 1, 2030, and includes new reporting requirements for agencies regarding their licensing activities. Overall, CS/CS/HB 433 aims to streamline administrative procedures, improve regulatory clarity, and enhance public participation in the rulemaking process.

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