The bill amends section 28-32-18 of the North Dakota Century Code, which governs the authority of the administrative rules committee to void or amend administrative rules. Key changes include the addition of new grounds for voiding a rule, specifically the absence of necessity and reasonableness. The bill also clarifies the process for holding over rules for consideration if no agency representative appears at the committee meeting, allowing the committee to void rules or hold them for further consideration. Additionally, it establishes a timeline for the adopting agency to petition for review of a voided rule and outlines the conditions under which a rule can be amended or repealed by agreement between the agency and the committee.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that any rule amended, repealed, or created under the new provisions is not subject to the usual adoption requirements and must be reconsidered by the administrative rules committee at a subsequent meeting if requested by the agency or an interested party. This aims to streamline the process while ensuring that public comment is allowed on significant rule changes. Overall, the amendments seek to enhance the oversight and flexibility of the administrative rules committee in managing administrative rules in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 28-32-18
Adopted by the House Political Subdivisions Committee: 28-32-18
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 28-32-18