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MS HB38

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Henry Zuber

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all agency rules affecting the general public to be approved by the State Auditor or designee before taking effect, with certain emergency exceptions

  • Mandates the Secretary of State to file copies of all agency rules with the State Auditor's office upon filing

  • Establishes seven minimum criteria the State Auditor must consider when reviewing rules, including whether the rule protects public health/safety, if less restrictive alternatives exist, and the potential cost impact on goods and services

  • Allows agencies to bypass State Auditor approval only for emergency rules addressing imminent peril to public health, safety, or welfare, with such rules limited to 120 days plus one 90-day renewal

  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Administrative Procedures Act; amend to require proposed agency rules to be approved by the state auditor.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/3/2023

Full Bill Text

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