The bill amends the Administrative Procedures Act by modifying the definition of "final rule" and updating statutory language. It eliminates references to a "technical legal defect" and requires legislative approval for the adoption of final rules. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for approval by the Legislature and the Governor as part of the final rule adoption process, instead allowing for disapproval through a joint resolution. Additionally, any rules not acted upon by the Legislature will be deemed disapproved.

Furthermore, the bill repeals Section 308.3, which previously outlined the rule adoption procedure. It establishes that a proposed permanent rule will only be considered finally adopted if it is approved by a joint resolution or disapproved by a joint resolution that has been vetoed by the Governor without being overridden. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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