The proposed bill, known as the Guidance Transparency Act, aims to enhance transparency in the administrative procedures of state agencies by amending various sections of the Administrative Procedures Act. Key provisions include the requirement for agencies to make guidance documents available for public inspection and to electronically submit these documents to the Secretary of State on a quarterly basis. The bill defines "guidance document" and stipulates that these documents must include specific information, such as notifications regarding their legal status and any amendments or rescissions. Additionally, the bill updates existing statutory language to ensure clarity and compliance with the new requirements.

Significant amendments include the deletion of certain approval processes for final rules, which streamlines the rule adoption process. The bill also mandates that all agencies maintain and make available for public inspection not only their rules but also all guidance documents, thereby promoting greater public access to agency policies and interpretations. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026, and is designed to improve the accountability and transparency of state agencies in their rulemaking and guidance processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 75-250.3, 75-250.9