Bill > SB896

This bill establishes a systematic approach to reviewing and potentially terminating permanent administrative rules in Oklahoma, creating a phased expiration schedule for state agency regulations over five years (2026-2030). Under the bill, twenty percent of each state agency's rules will automatically expire on February 1st of each year in a staggered manner, with the first group of rules set to expire in 2026. To prevent complete rule elimination, agencies can request rule renewal by submitting a joint resolution to the Legislature no less than one year and no more than two years before the rule's termination date. When requesting renewal, agencies must demonstrate the rule's continued necessity and provide a cost-benefit analysis, and must also publish the renewal request on their website. The Secretary of State is required to provide notice to agencies about upcoming rule terminations, with the first batch of agencies receiving notice within 60 days of the act's effective date. Importantly, the Legislature retains the ability to repeal rules before their automatic termination, and a lack of notice from the Secretary of State does not prevent rule expiration. The bill becomes effective on July 1, 2025, and is declared an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb896&Session=2600