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H 218

IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding expiration on rulemaking authority.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

House Bill 218 mandates Idaho state agencies to finalize rules within 10 years of new statutes, enhancing accountability and efficiency in governance.

Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
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Bill Summary · H 218

Summary of House Bill 218 (H 218)

Title

Idaho Administrative Procedure Act – Establishes Provisions Regarding Expiration on Rulemaking Authority

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: H 218
  • Status: Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
  • Introduced: February 11, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject: Government, Legislature, Rules

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 218 aims to amend the Idaho Administrative Procedure Act by introducing a new section that establishes a timeline for the expiration of rulemaking authority for state agencies. The intent is to ensure that agencies promulgate necessary rules within a specified timeframe after a statute is enacted, thereby enhancing accountability and efficiency in the rulemaking process.

Key Provisions

  • Expiration Timeline:

    • Agencies must promulgate rules related to statutes passed on or after July 1, 2025, within 10 years of the statute becoming law.
    • After this 10-year period, agencies will have an additional 2 years to promulgate new rules only if there is a substantive amendment to the statute or a new statute that confers rulemaking authority.

  • Rulemaking Authority:

    • The new section, designated as Section 67-5233, will be added to Chapter 52, Title 67 of the Idaho Code.

  • Emergency Clause:

    • The bill includes an emergency declaration, meaning it will take effect immediately on July 1, 2025.

Impact

  • Agencies Affected:

    • All state agencies that have the authority to create rules based on statutes enacted after July 1, 2025, will be subject to these new timelines.

  • Fiscal Impact:

    • According to the fiscal note, there are no anticipated costs associated with this legislation. State agencies are already managing rulemaking processes under existing guidelines, and the bill is expected to have no additional financial implications for state or local governments.

Procedural Aspects

  • Legislative Actions:
    • February 11, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Joint Rules Committee for printing.
    • February 12, 2025: Reported printed and referred to the State Affairs Committee.

Conclusion

House Bill 218 seeks to streamline the rulemaking process for Idaho state agencies by imposing a clear deadline for promulgating rules related to newly enacted statutes. This legislation is designed to promote timely governance and ensure that rules are established in a manner consistent with legislative intent.

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

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