Bill > LD236

This bill amends the existing law regarding rule-making petitions by state agencies, specifically addressing petitions submitted by a significant number of registered voters. Under the proposed changes, when 150 or more registered voters submit a petition to adopt or modify a rule, the agency must initiate rule-making proceedings within 60 days. Importantly, the bill mandates that such rule-making must be conducted through a "major substantive rulemaking" process, which typically involves more rigorous review and public input compared to standard rule-making. The petition must be verified and certified according to existing election law requirements. This change provides additional legislative oversight to the rule-making process by ensuring that citizen-initiated rule changes undergo a more comprehensive and transparent review, potentially giving voters a more meaningful way to influence state agency regulations.