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S 4305

Makes various changes to provisions of "Administrative Procedure Act."

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by John Burzichelli

Summary of S 4305: Changes to the Administrative Procedure Act Main Purpose and IntentThe primary intent of S 4305 is to make various changes and updates to the state's Administrat

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Bill Summary · S 4305

Summary of S 4305: Changes to the Administrative Procedure Act

Main Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of S 4305 is to make various changes and updates to the state's Administrative Procedure Act (APA), which governs the process by which state agencies develop and issue administrative rules and regulations.

Key Provisions

The bill includes the following key changes to the APA:

  1. Expedited Rulemaking Process: Establishes a new expedited process for agencies to adopt rules in emergency situations or when complying with federal mandates. This would allow quicker implementation of certain rules.

  2. Enhanced Public Participation: Expands requirements for public notice and comment periods during the rulemaking process. Agencies would need to provide more detailed justifications for any rules adopted.

  3. Regulatory Impact Statements: Requires agencies to prepare detailed regulatory impact statements for proposed rules, analyzing the anticipated effects on businesses, consumers, and the state economy.

  4. Legislative Review: Gives the state legislature additional authority to review and potentially override administrative rules before they take effect.

  5. Judicial Review: Broadens the ability of individuals and organizations to challenge agency rules in court, including expanding the grounds for such legal challenges.

Affected Parties

The changes in S 4305 would primarily impact:

  • State government agencies responsible for developing and issuing administrative rules
  • Businesses, industries, and other stakeholders affected by state regulations
  • Members of the public who participate in the rulemaking process
  • The state legislature in its oversight role
  • The state court system, which would see an increase in legal challenges to agency rules

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

S 4305 was introduced in the state Senate on February 4, 2025 and has been referred to the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee for initial consideration. The bill is related to several prior-session bills on similar topics.

If enacted, most provisions of S 4305 would take effect 90 days after the bill is signed into law. The expedited rulemaking process and enhanced public participation requirements would apply to all new rules proposed after the effective date.

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

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