Bill > SB176

This bill amends existing California Government Code sections related to administrative procedures, which govern how state agencies create and update regulations. Specifically, it modifies Section 11344.1 to clarify the content and accessibility of the California Regulatory Notice Register, an official publication that includes proposed regulatory actions and summaries of filed regulations. The bill also amends Section 11346 to require state agencies to make a reasonable effort to consult with interested parties or their representatives *before* initiating the formal process of adopting, amending, or repealing a regulation, and to include a list of consulted individuals in the rulemaking record, or explain why they could not be consulted. Furthermore, it updates Section 11346.45, which already mandates public discussions with those subject to proposed regulations prior to formal notice, by reinforcing the requirement for agencies to consult with interested persons before starting the regulatory process.