The bill amends Section 42-35-4.1 of the General Laws in Chapter 42-35, which pertains to administrative procedures, by implementing a confirmation and attestation system for agencies to verify that their rules and regulations are active and effective. Agencies are required to file an electronic notice with the Secretary of State on the first Tuesday in January of every fifth year, attesting that all their lawfully adopted rules have been reviewed and remain effective as previously promulgated. This new process replaces the previous requirement for agencies to provide a list of rules.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new Section 42-35-4.2, which repeals the existing requirement for periodic refiling of rules and regulations. The previous mandate that all rules on file with the Secretary of State be refiled every five years, starting from January 2007, is eliminated. The changes aim to streamline the administrative process by focusing on a confirmation system rather than periodic refiling. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
3202: 42-35-4.1, 42-35-4.2