The bill CS/HB 433 amends Florida's administrative procedures law to enhance the rulemaking process by introducing new definitions and requirements for state agencies. It defines "repromulgation" as the adoption of an existing rule after an agency's review for consistency with its enabling statute. The bill stipulates that rules amended or repromulgated after July 1, 2025, cannot incorporate material by reference unless certain conditions are met, including public access to the material. Agencies are required to provide detailed notices of rule development, including the grant of rulemaking authority and a proposed rule number, and must prepare statements of estimated regulatory costs before adopting or amending rules. Additionally, the bill emphasizes transparency and public participation by mandating public workshops and the publication of proposed rules in the Florida Administrative Register.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a structured framework for agencies to review and repromulgate rules, requiring an annual regulatory plan that includes a schedule for reviewing at least 20% of existing rules each year until all are reviewed by December 31, 2030. It mandates that agencies publish their regulatory plans online and report compliance metrics related to licensing timeframes. The bill also modifies existing language for clarity and encourages partnerships among local governments to enhance affordable housing initiatives. Overall, CS/HB 433 aims to improve regulatory transparency, accountability, and efficiency in Florida's administrative rulemaking process, with an effective date of 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