AZ HCR2052

Requires state agencies to obtain prior written approval from the governor before conducting any rulemaking, including regular, expedited, informal, formal, emergency, or exempt rulemaking.

Allows agencies to seek governor approval by demonstrating rulemaking serves one of ten specified purposes, including job creation, reducing regulatory burden, protecting public health and safety, complying with court orders or federal law, meeting statutory requirements, or eliminating obsolete rules.

Requires agencies to recommend eliminating at least three existing rules for every additional rule requested, with exceptions for rules necessary for federal program assumption, auditor general recommendations, or new statutory requirements.

Prohibits state agencies from publishing directives, policy statements, documents, or forms on their websites unless authorized by statute or rule.

Grants the legislature authority to reject any rule approved by the council through concurrent resolution, making rejected rules void.

Directs the Secretary of State to submit the measure to voters at the next general election.