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AR HB1737

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

David Branscum

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • State agencies must obtain legislative review and approval before filing final or emergency rules with the Secretary of State under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act.

  • The Legislative Council or its designated Administrative Rule and Regulation Review Subcommittee must approve rules, or alternatively, both the House and Senate chairs of the Legislative Council must approve rules in writing.

  • State agencies must file proposed rules with the Legislative Council at least 30 days before the public comment period expires, and emergency rules must be filed as soon as practicable.

  • Rules become effective 10 days after filing with the Secretary of State (reduced from 30 days), unless a later date is specified by law or the rule itself.

  • The bill applies legislative approval requirements to specific agencies including the Arkansas Lottery Commission and Department of Human Services, with the Lottery Commission Legislative Oversight Committee performing Legislative Council functions for lottery rules.

Legislative Description

Providing That Administrative Rules Promulgated By A State Agency Shall Not Become Effective Until Reviewed And Approved By A Legislative Committee.

Last Action

Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/16/2015
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/6/2015

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