Loading chat...
AR HB1737
Bill
Status
4/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
David Branscum
Click for details
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