This bill amends section 28-32-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, which governs the process by which the administrative rules committee can void rules and allows for amendments by agreement between the agency and the committee. Key changes include the requirement that a representative of the agency must appear before the committee when rules are scheduled for consideration, and if no representative appears, the rules will be held over for the next meeting. The bill also clarifies the grounds on which a rule can be deemed void, including the absence of statutory authority and conflicts with state law, while streamlining the process for agencies to amend or repeal rules in agreement with the committee.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision allowing an agency to amend, repeal, or create a rule if both the agency representative and the committee agree that such action is reasonable. These changes aim to enhance the efficiency of the rule-making process while ensuring that necessary oversight and public input are maintained. The bill also stipulates that any rule changes made under this agreement must be reconsidered by the committee at a later meeting, allowing for public comment if requested.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 28-32-18