This bill amends Section 67-5202 of the Idaho Code to establish the Office of the Administrative Rules Coordinator within the legislative services office, replacing the previous designation under the division of financial management. The coordinator will be a nonclassified employee appointed by the director of the legislative services office, and all other employees in this office will also hold nonclassified positions exempt from certain provisions of Idaho law. The bill grants the coordinator the authority to make changes to proposed and existing rules prior to their publication in the administrative bulletin, ensuring that these changes do not alter the sense, meaning, or effect of the rules.

Additionally, the bill repeals Section 67-5292, which related to the periodic review of administrative rules. The legislation declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval. This restructuring aims to streamline the administrative rule-making process and enhance the oversight of rule publication in Idaho.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-5202, 67-5292