HB148 Summary

• Increases notice period for proposed agency rules from 35 to 60 days prior to adoption, allowing more time for public and legislative review.

• Requires affirmative approval of proposed rules by a Joint Committee on Legislative Operations (proposed successor to Legislative Council's Joint Committee on Administrative Regulation Review) before rules become effective; rules are deemed disapproved if committee fails to act within 60 days.

• Allows disapproved rules to be appealed to the Lieutenant Governor, who may review and approve or sustain the disapproval; Legislature may override the Lieutenant Governor's approval by joint resolution.

• Requires agencies to provide fiscal notes with rules detailing economic impacts, including costs, benefits, effects on competition and employment, and affected populations.

• Provides the committee access to Chief of Legislative Operations and legislative department personnel and resources when reviewing proposed rules.