The bill amends the Administrative Procedures Act of 1969 by updating sections 39 and 45 and adding new sections 47a and 67c. It requires agencies to electronically file requests for rulemaking in a specified format that identifies the rule as either a major or nonmajor rule. Agencies must obtain approval from a designated office before proceeding with rule processing, which is now mandated to provide a written response addressing the request's policy and legal bases. The office is also responsible for maintaining a public record of all rulemaking requests and providing electronic copies to relevant legislative bodies.

Additionally, the bill enhances the role of the legislative service bureau in reviewing proposed rules and regulatory impact analysis reports, requiring the bureau to issue a certificate of approval within 30 business days. It mandates comprehensive regulatory impact statements that assess the potential effects of proposed rules on small businesses and the public, ensuring economic implications are considered. The bill also introduces a provision for the automatic rescission of rules after a specified number of years unless exempted, and outlines the process for the legislature to adopt concurrent resolutions regarding proposed major rules, including withdrawal stipulations if no action is taken within a designated timeframe.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 24.239, 24.245