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SB 1549

SB 1549 - This act requires that any rule promulgated by a state agency must be specifically authorized by a state statute. An agency cannot rely on a general grant of rulemaking authority to supplement a specific grant of authority. The act further requires that all substantive policy statements, as defined in the act, be posted on the agency's publicly accessible website and requires the agency to maintain a complete and current record of such statements for public inspection. JIM ERTLE

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Elizabeth Coleman

SB 1549 changes how Missouri state agencies must create and post administrative rules and policy statements, affecting regulatory procedures and public access to agency guidance.

Second Read and Referred S Government Efficiency Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1549

Legislative bill overview

SB 1549 modifies Missouri's administrative rulemaking process by changing how state agencies must promulgate rules and post substantive policy statements. The bill appears to establish new procedural requirements or timelines for state agencies when creating regulations and making policy guidance public.

Why is this important

Administrative rules are how government agencies translate broad laws into specific requirements that affect businesses, nonprofits, and citizens. Changes to rulemaking procedures can either increase transparency and public input or accelerate regulatory changes, both of which have significant real-world consequences for regulated industries and the public.

Potential points of contention

  • Speed vs. due process: Depending on specific provisions, the bill may either expedite rules (benefiting those seeking faster regulatory action) or extend timelines (allowing more public comment but delaying implementation)
  • Transparency and access: Requirements for posting substantive policy statements can help the public understand agency intentions, but overly broad posting requirements could create compliance burdens for agencies
  • Agency burden: New procedural requirements may require agencies to allocate additional resources to administrative compliance rather than their core missions, or conversely, streamlined procedures may reduce accountability mechanisms

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

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