The bill amends the Administrative Procedures Act by updating definitions and procedures related to the adoption of rules by state agencies. Notably, it modifies the definition of a "final rule" by removing the requirement for legislative approval as previously stipulated in Section 308.3, which has been repealed. The new language clarifies that a final rule is deemed adopted if it is approved by a joint resolution of the Legislature or disapproved by a joint resolution that has been vetoed by the Governor without an override. Additionally, the bill eliminates references to technical legal defects, streamlining the rule adoption process.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that any proposed permanent rules submitted to the Legislature must be acted upon through joint resolutions, with any rules not addressed being automatically disapproved. It establishes a timeline for the submission of proposed rules and allows agencies to withdraw rules from legislative review prior to final adoption. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, emphasizing the urgency of these changes to the administrative process in Oklahoma.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 75-308, 75-308.3
House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill: 75-250.3, 75-308, 75-308.3
Floor (House): 75-250.3, 75-308, 75-308.3
Floor (Senate): 75-308, 75-308.3
Engrossed: 75-308, 75-308.3
Amended And Engrossed: 75-250.3, 75-308, 75-308.3
Enrolled (final version): 75-250.3, 75-308, 75-308.3