Bill > HB2692

This bill modifies administrative law procedures in Oregon to improve transparency, public participation, and oversight of rule-making processes. The bill requires agencies to appoint advisory committees when creating rules that will result in new requirements or changes to compliance obligations, with committee membership balanced to include representatives from regulated entities. Agencies must now include more detailed fiscal impact statements when proposing rules, specifically outlining potential economic effects on businesses and small businesses, and must provide a summary of public comments received during the rule-making process. The bill also expands judicial review standards for agency orders, allowing courts to set aside or remand orders that are found to be arbitrary or capricious. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Department of Justice, and Oregon Business Development Department collaborate to publish a public-friendly guide to administrative rules. The changes aim to increase public understanding of and participation in government rule-making, provide more comprehensive information about potential rule impacts, and ensure more rigorous review of agency actions. The bill's provisions will apply to rules and orders issued on or after its effective date.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2692