The bill amends the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 by updating the process for agencies to request rule-making. It mandates that agencies electronically file their requests with the Michigan office of administrative hearings and rules, replacing the previous requirement to file with the office of regulatory reinvention. The request must now include a list of existing rules that will be rescinded for each new rule proposed, ensuring that at least two existing rules are eliminated for every new rule introduced. Additionally, the bill specifies that the Michigan office of administrative hearings and rules must approve the request for rule-making only if it complies with the new requirements.

Furthermore, the bill enhances transparency by requiring the Michigan office of administrative hearings and rules to record all requests for rule-making on the internet and provide electronic or paper copies of approved requests to the public. It also stipulates that the office must issue a written or electronic response to each request, detailing whether it has the necessary policy and legal bases for approval. The bill ensures that the committee receives timely updates on all requests for rule-making, including those that are approved or denied, thereby improving oversight and accountability in the rule-making process.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 24.239