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 administrative rules. 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 removing previous language that listed additional grounds.

Furthermore, the bill allows for more flexibility in the amendment or repeal of rules. If the agency and the committee agree that a rule amendment, repeal, or creation is reasonable, it can proceed without adhering to the usual adoption requirements. Such changes must be reconsidered by the committee at a later meeting, allowing for public comment if requested. The bill aims to streamline the process of rule amendment while ensuring that the committee retains oversight and that public input is considered.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 28-32-18