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SF 3316

Administrative Procedure Act requirements addition to emphasize statutory authorization for rules and governor's statutory authority to authorize rules in an emergency rescindment provision

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Kreun

SF 3316 requires Minnesota administrative rules to have explicit statutory authorization and clarifies Governor's emergency rulemaking authority with new rescission procedures.

Referred to State and Local Government
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Bill Summary · SF 3316

Legislative bill overview

SF 3316 modifies Minnesota's Administrative Procedure Act to require that rules be explicitly authorized by statute and to clarify the Governor's authority to authorize rules during emergencies. The bill also addresses procedures for rescinding emergency rules, establishing clearer statutory grounding for regulatory actions taken by executive agencies.

Why is this important

Administrative rules affect how state agencies enforce laws across healthcare, environmental protection, licensing, and dozens of other areas. This bill would require stronger legislative authorization for these rules, potentially limiting agency discretion and ensuring rules stay within statutory boundaries. It also defines how emergency rules can be created and eliminated, which impacts how quickly government can respond to crises.

Potential points of contention

  • Agency flexibility vs. legislative control: Requiring explicit statutory authorization for all rules may slow agency responses to new situations or emerging problems that legislators didn't anticipate, versus concerns that overly broad agency discretion creates unaccountable rulemaking
  • Emergency powers scope: Clarifying the Governor's emergency rulemaking authority could either strengthen executive response capability during crises or potentially limit it, depending on how the authorization language is written
  • Retroactive application: Whether existing rules must be re-authorized under new standards, which could create legal uncertainty or invalidate longstanding regulations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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