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MN HF3113

Administrative Procedure Act requirements added to emphasize statutory authorization for rules, governor's statutory authority to authorize rules in an emergency rescinded, and court deference to agency rule interpretation precluded.


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Introduced
04/03/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to state government; adding requirements in the Administrative Procedure Act to emphasize statutory authorization for rules; rescinding governor's statutory authority to authorize rules in an emergency; precluding court deference to agency rule interpretation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 12.21, subdivision 3; 14.02, subdivision 4; 14.05, subdivision 1; 14.131; 14.365; 14.366; 14.37, by adding a subdivision; 14.44; 14.69.

AI Summary

This bill modifies several sections of Minnesota's Administrative Procedure Act to enhance requirements for rule-making and limit executive authority. Specifically, the bill adds new provisions that require agencies to clearly identify the specific statutory authority for adopting any rule, and mandates that any electronic or printed publication of a rule must include a field showing its legal basis. The bill also eliminates the governor's existing authority to authorize emergency rules and precludes courts from deferring to agency interpretations when reviewing rules. Additionally, the legislation strengthens requirements for agencies to prepare detailed statements explaining the need and reasonableness of proposed rules, including identifying less costly alternative methods and assessing cumulative regulatory impacts. Furthermore, the bill requires agencies to maintain more comprehensive public rulemaking dockets that track the status and legal foundation of proposed and existing rules. These changes aim to increase transparency, limit executive discretion in rule-making, and provide more rigorous judicial oversight of agency regulations, with most provisions taking effect for rules published before May 1, 2025.

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Government Affairs

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Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy (on 04/03/2025)

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