This bill amends the definitions and procedures related to rulemaking in the Administrative Procedures Act and the State Rules Act, specifically concerning the management of inmates, probationers, and parolees by the Corrections Department. It introduces new language that clarifies the definition of "agency" and "rule," ensuring that rules regarding the release and management of inmates are explicitly included under the purview of the Corrections Department. The bill also specifies that the Corrections Department must adopt rules that facilitate the confinement and rehabilitation of individuals under its supervision.

Additionally, the bill mandates that prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rules, the Corrections Department must provide a 45-day public comment period and publish a notice of the proposed actions in relevant newspapers and publications to ensure public awareness. This aims to enhance transparency and public participation in the rulemaking process related to corrections. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 12-8-2, 14-4-2, 33-2-1