This bill amends and reenacts certain provisions of Louisiana's administrative procedure laws, specifically R.S. 49:964 and 966, while also enacting a new section, R.S. 49:964(D). It establishes a more structured process for the public to request the adoption, amendment, or repeal of agency rules. Notably, the bill requires the Office of the State Register to create an online portal for public comments on agency rules deemed contrary to law or unnecessarily burdensome. Agencies are mandated to respond to these comments within ninety days, either by addressing the concerns through rulemaking or providing a written explanation for their disagreement.

Additionally, the bill requires each agency to conduct an annual review of its rules to ensure that all rules are evaluated within a five-year period. Agencies must submit a report to the appropriate legislative oversight committees detailing the rules reviewed, their necessity, and the agency's proposed actions. The report will also include a summary of public petitions and comments received, along with the agency's responses. The bill removes the previous requirement for agencies with a specific budget threshold to provide information on their websites regarding the petition process, broadening the obligation to all agencies.

Statutes affected:
HB109 Original: 49:964(A), 49:966(K)(2)
HB109 Engrossed: 49:964(A), 49:966(K)(2)
HB109 Reengrossed: 49:964(A), 49:966(K)(2)
HB109 Enrolled: 49:964(A), 49:966(K)(2)
HB109 Act : 49:964(A), 49:966(K)(2)