Bill > HB2667

This bill amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to modify the process by which state agencies create and file internal rules. Specifically, before filing a rule with the Secretary of State, an agency must now provide at least 14 days' public notice in the Illinois Register, detailing the proposed rule and how it meets certain criteria. During this notice period, the agency is required to accept comments from any interested persons through various means, including written submissions via email or other electronic methods, and potentially oral comments. After the comment period, the agency can make modifications to the proposed rule based on the feedback received and then file a certified copy with the Secretary of State. The bill also removes a requirement for agencies to maintain a current description of their organizational structure. The Secretary of State is now mandated to refuse filing of any certified rule that does not comply with these new procedural requirements. These changes aim to increase transparency and public participation in the rulemaking process for state agencies.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2667&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104