Bill > HB2731

This bill amends the Administrative Procedures Act by changing the rule submission date reference from April 1 to February 1, which impacts how the Governor can approve or disapprove administrative rules. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 308.3 to allow the Governor to declare rules received on or before February 1 (instead of the previous April 1 deadline) as approved or disapproved by publishing a declaration in "The Oklahoma Register" on or before July 17 if those rules are not subject to a joint resolution passed by both legislative houses. The bill maintains the existing provisions that allow the Legislature to prepare joint resolutions for each session and potentially disapprove proposed permanent rules, either in whole or in part. Additionally, the bill specifies that if the Governor finds a technical legal defect in a joint resolution, they must submit that finding in writing to the Legislature. The legislation is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these procedural changes.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2731&Session=2600