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 items such as resolutions from the state administrative board, formal opinions from the attorney general, and rules related to game and fish. Notably, the bill introduces new provisions that outline specific exclusions, including policies developed by the Department of Health and Human Services and cleanup criteria established by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Additionally, the bill includes a stipulation that certain rules concerning inmates in state correctional facilities, which were established before December 4, 1986, remain in effect until rescinded but must not be amended. The enactment of this amendatory act is contingent upon the passage of two other specified bills in the 103rd Legislature. Overall, the bill aims to refine the regulatory framework by clarifying the scope and limitations of what constitutes a rule under the Administrative Procedures Act.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 24.207