The bill amends the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 by updating the definition of "rule" to clarify what constitutes an agency regulation or policy. It specifies that a "rule" includes various forms of agency regulations that implement or apply laws, but explicitly excludes certain types of documents and decisions, such as resolutions from the state administrative board, formal opinions from the attorney general, and specific rules related to game and fish regulations. Additionally, the bill introduces new exclusions for policies developed by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding assistance programs and federal compliance, as well as cleanup criteria established by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that any rule concerning inmates in state correctional facilities that was established before December 4, 1986, remains in effect until rescinded but must not be amended. The bill also stipulates that it will not take effect unless two other specified bills from the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law. Overall, the amendments aim to refine the regulatory framework and clarify the scope of agency rules while ensuring certain protections and exclusions are maintained.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 24.207