The bill amends Section 67-5291 of the Idaho Code, focusing on the legislative review process for administrative rules. It removes provisions regarding the legislative review of rules and revises the existing framework. Notably, the bill allows for the approval of temporary and pending rules by concurrent resolution, while deleting the previous requirement for a concurrent resolution to state the effective date of approval or rejection. Additionally, it clarifies that the legislature may reject a final rule, in whole or in part, through a concurrent resolution if it is deemed inconsistent with legislative intent. The rejection will terminate the rule as of June 30 of the year in which it was rejected, unless otherwise specified.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that temporary rules not approved by a concurrent resolution will expire on June 30 of the year following their adoption, and pending fee and non-fee rules will become effective on July 1 of the legislative session in which they are approved, unless otherwise stated. The bill emphasizes the agency's responsibility to implement legislative intent as expressed in the concurrent resolution and mandates the publication of notice regarding the rejection of rules. An emergency clause is included, allowing the act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-5291