House Bill No. 145 amends the Administrative Procedure Act to enhance legislative oversight during the rule adoption process. The bill requires that notifications regarding rule changes be sent to each member of the legislature via electronic mail, ensuring that legislators are informed of proposed rules and fee changes. Additionally, it mandates that agencies submit reports on proposed rule changes and fee adjustments to the appropriate standing committees and all legislators on the same day the notice is published in the Louisiana Register. This aims to improve transparency and communication between agencies and the legislature.

The bill also introduces a new section, R.S. 49:950.1, which establishes the requirement for the chief clerical officers of the legislature to maintain electronic mail addresses for effective communication with legislators and oversight committees. Furthermore, it specifies that each agency must submit an annual report detailing actions taken regarding rule proposals and fee changes from the previous year, ensuring ongoing accountability. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB145 Original: 49:953(A)(1), 49:1(B)(2), 49:968(B)
HB145 Engrossed: 49:953(A)(1), 49:1(B)(2), 49:968(B)
HB145 Reengrossed: 49:1(B)(2), 49:968(B), 49:968(B)(24)
HB145 Enrolled: 49:1(B)(2), 49:968(B)