Bill > HB4039

This bill amends the Administrative Procedures Act to modify the rule-making process for state agencies in Michigan. The bill requires agencies to electronically file a rule-making request with the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules, replacing the previous "Office of Regulatory Reinvention". A key new provision mandates that for every new rule proposed, an agency must rescind at least two existing rules, creating a regulatory reduction mechanism. The request must include the statutory basis for the rule, the problem it addresses, an assessment of the problem's significance, and any applicable decision records. The Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules must now publicly record all rule-making requests, provide electronic copies, and issue a written response addressing the policy and legal bases for the request. Additionally, the office must provide weekly electronic listings of approved and denied rule-making requests to legislative committees, ensuring transparency in the regulatory process. The bill aims to streamline bureaucratic procedures, reduce regulatory burden, and increase legislative oversight of new administrative rules.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4039