This bill amends Minnesota's administrative procedure laws by requiring legislative approval and the governor's signature for proposed rules to become effective. Specifically, it introduces a new section, [14.1265], which outlines that a proposed rule will not take effect until it is ratified by the legislature and signed by the governor within one year of its publication in the State Register. The bill also establishes that a notice of ratification must be published within five days of the ratification. An exception is made for emergency rules adopted by executive order, which are not subject to this ratification process.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes, changing the terminology from "adoption" to "ratification" in sections 14.18 and 14.38. This change clarifies that rules will only have the force of law after they have been ratified, rather than simply adopted. The amendments ensure that the legislative process is involved in the rule-making process, thereby increasing oversight and accountability in administrative procedures.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 14.18, 14.38