WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HB 2043

Administrative Procedure (UAPA) - As introduced, generally establishes that permanent rules filed in the office of the secretary of state on or after January 1, 2025, that are in effect on the effective date of this act, and that are scheduled for expiration on June 30, 2026, do not expire on June 30, 2026, but remain in effect until repealed or amended by subsequent rule of the appropriate rulemaking agency or until otherwise superseded by legislative enactment. -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Justin Lafferty

HB 2043 converts temporary administrative rules expiring June 30, 2026 into permanent regulations unless actively repealed, eliminating automatic sunset provisions and reducing periodic legislative oversight.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 851
#administrativeprocedure(uapa)
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 2043

Legislative bill overview

HB 2043 prevents automatic expiration of permanent administrative rules that were set to expire on June 30, 2026. Instead, these rules remain in effect indefinitely unless actively repealed or amended by the rulemaking agency or overridden by new legislation. The bill applies to rules filed on or after January 1, 2025.

Why is this important

Administrative rules carry the force of law and govern how state agencies operate across healthcare, business licensing, environmental protection, and other sectors. This bill fundamentally shifts the default from automatic expiration ("sunset clauses") to permanent status, meaning affected regulations will remain active unless legislators or agencies take affirmative action to change them. This affects regulatory stability and agency accountability mechanisms.

Potential points of contention

  • Sunset clause elimination: Automatic expiration dates force periodic legislative review of rules; removing this requirement reduces oversight and accountability for ongoing regulation
  • Regulatory burden concerns: Businesses and citizens may face indefinite compliance with rules that were originally intended for temporary or trial periods
  • Legislative intent uncertainty: Rules scheduled for June 2026 expiration may have been deliberately time-limited; this bill overrides that original intent without clear legislative guidance on which rules warrant permanent status

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

Sign in to ask a question.