The bill CS/CS/HB 433 amends Florida's administrative procedures law to enhance the rulemaking process by introducing several key changes. It defines "technical change" as corrections that do not alter the substance of a rule and requires agencies to publish a notice of rule development within 30 days of any legislative act necessitating 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 mandates that agencies provide clear explanations of proposed rules, hold public workshops when requested, and prepare statements of estimated regulatory costs for rules that may impact small businesses.

Moreover, the bill establishes a framework for the review and potential repeal of existing rules, requiring agencies to review a certain percentage of rules annually and to report their findings to the Legislature. It introduces provisions for emergency rules, including specific findings of immediate danger and a maximum effective period of 90 days. The bill also allows affected individuals to propose lower-cost regulatory alternatives and requires agencies to respond to these proposals. Overall, CS/CS/HB 433 aims to improve transparency, accountability, and public participation in the rulemaking process while ensuring that regulatory impacts are carefully considered. The act is set to take effect on 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