This bill proposes amendments to the North Dakota Century Code regarding the force and effect of administrative rules and introduces a new section that establishes a review process for these rules administered by the governor. Specifically, it amends section 28-32-06 to clarify that a rule has the force of law until it is amended, declared invalid, suspended, or determined to be expired by the governor after one year. The new section outlines that rules will automatically expire ten years after their effective date unless otherwise determined by the governor for rules effective before January 1, 2026.

Under the new provisions, the governor is tasked with notifying agencies of impending rule expirations, organizing a table of rules with their expiration dates, and reviewing rules prior to their expiration. The governor has the authority to extend the expiration date for an additional ten years or declare a rule expired, requiring the relevant agency to amend or repeal the rule within one year. Additionally, the governor can adopt rules to implement this expiration and review process and may exempt certain rules from these requirements.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 28-32-06