The bill amends various sections of the Revised Code to enhance legislative oversight of administrative rules and regulatory actions in Ohio. Key provisions include the requirement for legislative approval of proposed rules under certain conditions, the ability for the chairperson of the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) to request third-party fiscal analyses, and the obligation for state agencies to publicly post policy documents. New sections 106.025 and 106.026 are introduced to detail the process for requesting independent analyses and the conditions for adopting proposed rules. Additionally, the bill stipulates that agencies cannot adopt proposed rules unless they have been filed with JCARR and the review period has expired without an invalidating resolution.

The legislation also establishes new requirements for agencies regarding the filing of proposed rules, including electronic submission at least sixty-five days prior to adoption and the necessity of a business impact analysis if the rule adversely affects businesses. It mandates public notice and hearings for proposed rules, ensuring affected individuals can present their views. Emergency rule procedures are outlined, allowing for immediate changes under certain conditions, while also requiring agencies to publish guidance documents and maintain a record of rescinded documents. The bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in the rule-making process, ensuring compliance with both state and federal regulations, and introduces provisions for managing incremental regulatory costs, including the establishment of a unified regulatory agenda.

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