The bill amends the Revised Code to enhance legislative oversight of administrative rules and regulatory actions. It introduces new sections, such as 106.025 and 106.026, which establish processes for requesting independent analyses of proposed rules and detail conditions for rule adoption. Key provisions include requiring legislative approval for proposed rules under certain conditions, allowing the chairperson of the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) to request third-party fiscal analyses, and mandating state agencies to publicly post policy documents. The bill also clarifies the review process for proposed rules, including timelines for invalidating concurrent resolutions and requirements for rule summaries and fiscal analyses.

Additionally, the bill sets forth new requirements for state agencies regarding the filing of proposed rules, including the submission of rule summaries and fiscal analyses at least sixty-five days prior to filing. It specifies that proposed rules with significant financial implications must be transmitted to legislative clerks and cannot be adopted without legislative authorization. The bill also addresses emergency rules, requiring agencies to inform affected parties of changes and allowing the governor to suspend standard procedures during emergencies. Overall, the bill aims to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the rule-making process while ensuring that agencies can respond effectively to regulatory needs.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 106.02, 106.023, 106.024, 111.15, 119.03, 119.04