This bill amends Sections 67-5226 and 67-5291 of the Idaho Code to revise the provisions regarding the expiration of temporary rules. Specifically, it establishes that a temporary rule that is not approved by a concurrent resolution will expire either on June 30 of the year following its adoption or by its own terms, whichever comes first. This replaces the previous provision that allowed temporary rules to expire at the adjournment sine die of the next succeeding regular session of the legislature. Additionally, the bill clarifies that agencies must begin the process of promulgating a proposed rule concurrently with the adoption of a temporary rule unless the temporary rule is set to expire before the proposed rule can be finalized.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the legislative review process for temporary, pending, and final rules, allowing a standing committee to assess their consistency with legislative intent. It stipulates that the legislature can approve or reject rules through a concurrent resolution, with the requirement that any rejected rule cannot be reissued in a substantially similar form unless it aligns with the legislative intent expressed in the resolution. The bill also sets a new effective date for pending fee and non-fee rules, stating they will become effective on July 1 of the year in which they are approved unless specified otherwise. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-5226, 67-5291