Bill > SF2063

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to strengthen the legal requirements for state agency rulemaking by explicitly mandating that agencies can only adopt, amend, suspend, or repeal rules through specific legal authority. The bill modifies existing law to emphasize that agencies cannot create rules based on general statutory provisions, but must have explicit, precise authorization in law for each rule they develop. If a law authorizing certain rules is repealed, those associated rules are automatically nullified unless another law provides specific authorization. The bill also updates cross-references to other sections of law and includes a provision that makes these changes effective July 1, 2025, applying to rules adopted on or after that date. The key purpose is to increase legislative oversight and ensure that administrative agencies do not create rules beyond their precise legal mandate, thereby providing more direct control over regulatory processes by requiring clear, specific statutory authorization for each rule.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2063&ssn=0&y=2025