AL SB59

Amends Section 41-22-5 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to require agencies to include a statement in their notice of intended action disclosing whether a proposed rule relates to or affects any litigation to which the agency is a party.

Mandates that if a proposed rule relates to or affects any judicial decision concerning the subject matter of the rule, the notice must include an explanation of how the rule would relate to or affect that litigation or judicial decision.

Maintains existing requirements that agencies provide at least 35 days' notice of intended action, publish notice in the Alabama Administrative Monthly, and allow interested persons to submit written and oral comments.

Becomes effective July 1, 2016.