Bill > SB616

This bill establishes a new procedure for how Oklahoma state agencies must handle federal regulations, requiring agencies to electronically notify the Legislature and Governor about any new, changed, or reinterpreted federal rules. The Legislature will have the power to disapprove federal regulations through a joint resolution, which would prevent state agencies from implementing or following those regulations unless specifically authorized. If the Legislature disapproves a regulation while not in session, that regulation will be considered null and void. The bill allows for partial or complete disapproval of federal rules and requires agencies to notify the Attorney General of any legislative disapproval. If the Governor vetoes a joint resolution of disapproval and that veto is not overridden, the federal regulation would be deemed authorized. The bill also provides liability protection for state agencies and employees who comply with these provisions and ensures that any rights or interests acquired under a federal regulation before its disapproval are not retroactively affected. The new law is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and will be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 308b of Title 75.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb616&Session=2600