The bill aims to streamline the process for adopting rules and regulations by state agencies, particularly focusing on technical amendments, which are defined as nonsubstantive changes like updating cross-references or correcting errors. It specifies that agencies are not required to initiate new rulemaking for these technical amendments and introduces a priority status for certain proposed rules, allowing them to be processed more quickly. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Department of Budget does not need to approve rules mandated by federal law and removes the requirement for the board to order the destruction of public records. It also repeals outdated provisions and clarifies the economic impact analysis that agencies must conduct when drafting new rules.

Moreover, the bill revises the requirements for environmental benefit statements and economic impact statements, mandating that state agencies consult with other agencies during their preparation and update these statements at the time of filing. It establishes a 60-day notice period for permanent rules, requires public hearings, and mandates legislative ratification for rules expected to incur significant costs. The bill also modifies the approval process for rules, ensuring that no rule can be adopted without a public meeting and a majority roll call vote. By introducing a threshold for economic impact statements, it requires legislative review for any proposed rule with compliance costs exceeding $1,000,000 over five years, allowing agencies to modify rules to meet this threshold if necessary.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 75-3504, 77-415, 77-416, 77-419, 77-420, 77-421, 77-437, 77-436, 77-441, 77-418
As Amended by Senate Committee: 75-3504, 77-415, 77-416, 77-419, 77-420, 77-421, 77-437, 77-436, 77-441, 77-418
Enrolled: 75-3504, 77-415, 77-416, 77-419, 77-420, 77-421, 77-437, 77-436, 77-441, 77-418
As introduced: 75-3504, 77-415, 77-416, 77-419, 77-420, 77-421, 77-437, 77-436, 77-441, 77-418