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OK HB2728
OK HB2728Administrative rule process; enacting the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025; effective date; emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Crossed Over
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
Passed
05/15/2025
05/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to administrative rules; enacting the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025; providing short title; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 8012, which relates to duties of the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT); modifying duties of LOFT; requiring LOFT to provide certain analysis and report relating to administrative rules; specifying date for report submissions; requiring compliance with LOFT by state agencies; requiring submission and publication of annual report; specifying content of annual report; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.1, which relates to composition of the Administrative Procedures Act; updating statutory references; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 38, O.S.L. 2023 (75 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 250.3), which relates to definitions; modifying definitions and defining terms; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 253, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 38, O.S.L. 2023 (75 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 253), which relates to emergency rules; modifying contents of rule impact statement; providing waiver of certain requirements under certain circumstances; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 303, which relates to permanent rules; requiring agencies to consult with certain entities prior to rule adoption; modifying contents of rule impact statement; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 308, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 38, O.S.L. 2023 (75 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 308); updating statutory language; requiring certain rules to be addressed in certain legislative manner; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency. SUBJECT: Administrative rules
AI Summary
This bill enacts the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025, which significantly reforms Oklahoma's administrative rule-making process. The legislation expands the role of the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) by requiring it to conduct detailed economic analyses of proposed administrative rules, with a particular focus on major rules that could potentially cost businesses or government over $1 million in implementation and compliance costs over five years. Under the new law, LOFT must provide independent economic analysis within 21 days of receiving a proposed rule, assessing its potential financial impact, legal basis, and compliance with existing requirements. The bill mandates more comprehensive rule impact statements that include detailed economic analyses, cost breakdowns, potential effects on businesses and government entities, and explanations of how agencies will minimize regulatory costs. Additionally, the legislation introduces stricter requirements for emergency rules, requires more consultation with affected parties during rule development, and provides the Legislature with enhanced oversight of the rule-making process, including the ability to review and potentially disapprove major rules through joint resolutions. The bill aims to increase transparency, reduce regulatory burden, and provide more legislative scrutiny of administrative rules.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (75)
Micheal Bergstrom (R)*,
Gerrid Kendrix (R)*,
Stacy Jo Adams (R),
Jerry Alvord (R),
Steve Bashore (R),
Jason Blair (R),
Brad Boles (R),
David Bullard (R),
George Burns (R),
Ty Burns (R),
Chad Caldwell (R),
Trey Caldwell (R),
Mark Chapman (R),
Rusty Cornwell (R),
Denise Crosswhite Hader (R),
Bob Culver (R),
Julie Daniels (R),
Dusty Deevers (R),
Mike Dobrinski (R),
Collin Duel (R),
Ryan Eaves (R),
Scott Fetgatter (R),
Avery Frix (R),
John George (R),
Christi Gillespie (R),
Todd Gollihare (R),
Grant Green (R),
Jim Grego (R),
Randy Grellner (R),
Brian Guthrie (R),
Rob Hall (R),
Warren Hamilton (R),
David Hardin (R),
Toni Hasenbeck (R),
Neil Hays (R),
Kyle Hilbert (R),
Derrick Hildebrant (R),
Brian Hill (R),
Kelly Hines (R),
Shane Jett (R),
John Kane (R),
Dell Kerbs (R),
Spencer Kern (R),
Mark Lepak (R),
Dick Lowe (R),
Cody Maynard (R),
Julie McIntosh (R),
Nicole Miller (R),
Anthony Moore (R),
Casey Murdock (R),
Jim Olsen (R),
Mike Osburn (R),
Roland Pederson (R),
John Pfeiffer (R),
Dana Prieto (R),
Adam Pugh (R),
Aaron Reinhardt (R),
Eric Roberts (R),
Kendal Sacchieri (R),
Ally Seifried (R),
Clay Staires (R),
Lisa Standridge (R),
Brenda Stanley (R),
Marilyn Stark (R),
Jay Steagall (R),
Jack Stewart (R),
Judd Strom (R),
Tammy Townley (R),
Tim Turner (R),
Darrell Weaver (R),
Kevin West (R),
Jonathan Wilk (R),
Jonathan Wingard (R),
Max Wolfley (R),
Tom Woods (R),
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/21/2025 (on 05/21/2025)
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