Bill > SB411

This bill modifies Oregon's administrative rule-making process by requiring legislative approval for new administrative rules to take effect. Specifically, the bill establishes a new process where the Legislative Counsel Committee will review and potentially approve rules adopted by state agencies at the start of each regular legislative session. Under the proposed changes, which would become operative on January 1, 2027, new administrative rules will not automatically take effect but must first receive legislative approval. The Legislative Counsel will review proposed rules to determine whether they are within the intent of enabling legislation, are constitutional, and carry out legislative policy. If an interim committee finds a rule problematic, it can be flagged and potentially excluded from approval. The bill includes provisions for how rules can be reviewed, challenged, and potentially modified. Importantly, the bill will only take effect if voters approve a related constitutional amendment in the November 2026 general election. The goal appears to be increasing legislative oversight of administrative rule-making and ensuring that new regulations align more closely with legislative intent.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB411