MI SB1084

Committee has 15 session days to review proposed rules and file a notice of objection based on seven specified grounds including lack of statutory authority, exceeding scope, emergency public health/safety concerns, conflicts with state law, substantial changed circumstances, arbitrary/capricious action, or undue burden.

If committee files notice of objection, bills must be introduced simultaneously in both houses to rescind the rule, repeal its authorizing statute, or stay the rule's effective date for up to one year.

Rule is stayed from taking effect during the 15 session days after objection is filed; if objection is rescinded or the 15-day period expires without legislative action, the office of regulatory reinvention may file the rule with the secretary of state for immediate effect.

If legislation to block the rule is enacted and signed by the governor within 15 session days, the rule does not take effect; if the governor vetoes the legislation, the rule takes effect 7 days after being filed with the secretary of state.

Agencies may withdraw and resubmit rules with permission from committee leadership (tolling the 15-day period) or without permission (starting a new untolled 15-day period); rules pending at end of even-numbered year sessions must be withdrawn and resubmitted.