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OK SB913
OK SB913Administrative rules; modifying procedures for approval and disapproval. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/24/2021
03/24/2021
Crossed Over
03/15/2021
03/15/2021
Passed
04/07/2021
04/07/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to administrative rules; amending 75 O.S. 2011, Sections 250.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 357, O.S.L. 2013, 250.3, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 357, O.S.L. 2013, 250.4a, 250.6, 250.10, as amended by Section 49, Chapter 227, O.S.L. 2013, 251, as last amended by Section 215, Chapter 408, O.S.L. 2019, 253, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 357, O.S.L. 2013, 303, as amended by Section 50, Chapter 227, O.S.L. 2013, 303.1, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2016, 305, 307.1, 308, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 357, O.S.L. 2013, Section 6, Chapter 357, O.S.L. 2013, (75 O.S. Supp. 2020, Sections 250.2, 250.3, 250.10, 251, 253, 303, 303.1, 308 and 308.3), which relate to the Administrative Procedure Act; clarifying authority to modify certain administrative rules; adding certain definitions; deleting certain rule approval procedure; providing for posting certain information on a website; deleting obsolete language; modifying number of days for certain responses; providing for publication on website; providing procedure for certain committee to suspend an agency emergency rule; adding certain persons to receive certain information; establishing procedures for disapproval of agency rule by Governor or cabinet secretary; clarifying inclusion of certain information; requiring certain notarized statement; authorizing certain committee to disapprove certain rules under certain circumstances; creating expedited rule repeal process; providing procedures for agencies for certain request; specifying criteria for qualification; requiring certain notice; allowing for comment period; providing for certain hearings and votes; prohibiting certain agency requests by certain date; adding certain persons to receive certain information; conforming language; modifying method for agencies to initiate rule making proceedings; creating a Joint Committee on Administrative Rules; providing for membership; providing for selection of co-chairs; providing for meeting schedule; stating requirement of a quorum; providing purpose of the committee; providing for voting requirements; clarifying certain powers; adding entity to receive certain rules; providing for recommendations of certain rules; modifying type of legislative vehicle for procedure; deleting certain approval procedure; updating statutory language; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Administrative rules
AI Summary
This bill modifies procedures for the approval and disapproval of administrative rules in Oklahoma. Key provisions include:
- Allowing agencies to use an expedited process to repeal rules that are duplicate, obsolete, no longer enforced, or no longer in compliance with state/federal law or regulation.
- Requiring agencies to provide notice and an opportunity for public comment before adopting, amending, or revoking rules.
- Allowing the Governor or an appropriate cabinet secretary to disapprove proposed rules within 30 days of receiving notice from the agency.
- Establishing a Joint Committee on Administrative Rules to review and make recommendations on proposed rules.
- Modifying the legislative process for approving or disapproving rules, including allowing the Legislature to disapprove all or part of a rule.
- Clarifying definitions and procedures related to emergency rules, preemptive rules, and final rules.
The bill aims to provide more oversight and transparency in the state's rulemaking process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Julie Daniels (R)*,
Tom Gann (R)*,
Terry O'Donnell (R)*,
Micheal Bergstrom (R),
David Bullard (R),
Denise Crosswhite Hader (R),
Warren Hamilton (R),
Mark Lepak (R),
Marilyn Stark (R),
Wendi Stearman (R),
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/12/2021 (on 04/12/2021)
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