This bill proposes amendments to the North Dakota Century Code regarding the expiration and review process of administrative rules. It modifies Section 28-32-06 to clarify that a rule has the force and effect of law until it is amended, repealed, declared invalid, suspended, or determined to be expired by the governor. The bill introduces a new section that establishes a ten-year expiration period for administrative rules, with specific provisions for rules effective before January 1, 2026, where the expiration date will be determined by the governor.

Under the new section, the governor is tasked with notifying agencies of impending rule expirations, organizing a table of rules with their expiration dates, and conducting reviews of rules before they expire. The governor has the authority to extend expiration dates or declare rules expired, requiring agencies to amend or repeal them accordingly. 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