Bill > SF3495

This bill introduces a new requirement for administrative rules in Minnesota, mandating legislative approval and the governor's signature before rules can take effect. Specifically, the bill creates a new process where proposed administrative rules are not considered effective until they are ratified by the legislature and signed by the governor within one year of their initial publication in the State Register. The bill amends existing statutes to replace references to "adoption" with "ratification" and outlines the specific procedural steps for this new process. Under the proposed legislation, a notice of ratification must be published in the State Register within five days of approval, and the requirement does not apply to emergency rules adopted by executive order under certain emergency management provisions. This change represents a significant shift in how administrative rules are implemented, giving the legislature more direct oversight of the rulemaking process by requiring their explicit approval before new regulations can be enforced. The bill aims to increase legislative control over administrative rule-making and provide an additional layer of democratic accountability in the development of state regulations.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3495&ssn=0&y=2025