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 establishes that a proposed rule is not effective 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 includes provisions for emergency rules, stating that the ratification process does not apply to rules adopted by executive order. Additionally, it mandates that a notice of ratification must be published in the State Register within five days of the ratification.

The bill further amends existing statutes, specifically sections 14.18 and 14.38, to replace the term "adoption" with "ratification," clarifying the process by which rules gain legal effect. Under the amended law, rules will take effect five working days after their ratification unless a different date is specified. These changes aim to enhance legislative oversight over rule-making processes and ensure that rules are subject to greater scrutiny before becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 14.18, 14.38