Bill > SB995

This bill modifies the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act by changing how permanent rules are adopted and approved. Specifically, the bill removes references to "technical legal defect" from the definitions section and significantly alters the legislative review process for proposed permanent rules. Under the new provisions, any proposed permanent rule that is not explicitly approved by a joint resolution of the Legislature will be automatically deemed disapproved. The bill requires that proposed permanent rules be submitted to the Legislature by February 1st each year, and gives the Legislature until the last day of the regular legislative session to review and act on these rules. If rules are received after the established deadline, the Legislature will have until the last day of the next year's regular session to review them. The bill also eliminates a previous section of law (Section 308.3) related to rule adoption procedures, streamlining the process for how state agencies can implement new administrative rules. The legislation is marked as an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb995&Session=2600