Rule Adoption & Review Requirements

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ryan Gonzalez

HB 25-1107 requires state agencies to adopt and periodically review administrative rules, boosting transparency and legislative oversight.

House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

Overview

HB 25-1107 is a bill titled Rule Adoption & Review Requirements. The available documentation does not include the full text or the bill’s explicit provisions. Based on the title, the measure would address how state agencies adopt and periodically review administrative rules. The primary sponsor is Ryan Gonzalez.

Status and Legislative Timeline

Introduced: January 27, 2025

Assigned to: House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

Latest action: Postpone Indefinitely (PID) on February 10, 2025

Current status: The bill has not advanced in the committee. A “Postpone Indefinitely” action typically means the bill is effectively stalled for the session, though mechanisms may exist to revive it under certain circumstances.

Purpose and Intent (Inferred from Title)

While the exact text is not provided, the title suggests the bill would set or modify requirements related to:
- How state rules are adopted (rulemaking procedures) by agencies
- How existing rules are reviewed for continued effectiveness, necessity, or compliance

Possible aims (not stated in the text provided):
- Increase transparency and public participation in rulemaking
- Establish or refine timeframes for rule adoption and for periodic review
- Introduce criteria (e.g., cost-benefit analysis) to assess rule impact
- Clarify oversight or reporting responsibilities for agencies and/or legislative committees

Key Provisions to Expect (If Included in the Final Text)

Note: These are common elements in rule-adoption and review reform proposals and are not confirmed for HB 25-1107 without the bill text.
- Public notice and opportunity for comment on proposed rules
- Defined timelines for agencies to adopt, revise, or repeal rules
- Mandatory periodic (e.g., every few years) review of existing rules
- Sunset or expiration provisions for rules lacking ongoing justification
- Requirement for impact assessments (economic, environmental, administrative)
- Enhanced legislative or committee oversight of rulemaking
- Guidelines distinguishing emergency rules from permanent rules
- Financial or staffing considerations for agencies to implement the measures

Who Would Be Affected

State agencies and rulemaking authorities responsible for issuing and maintaining administrative rules

Businesses, nonprofits, and individuals subject to state rules

The general public, which may gain increased access to rulemaking processes

The Legislature and its committees overseeing state rules and compliance

Potential Impacts and Considerations

Procedural: Could slow or structure rule adoption and revision, depending on enacted requirements

Transparency: Likely to increase public involvement and visibility of rulemaking

Fiscal: Possible costs related to compliance, reporting, or analyses for agencies

Accountability: Strengthened oversight of rulemaking processes

Next Steps for Stakeholders

Monitor committee agendas for any revival or amendments to HB 25-1107

If revived, review the full text for specific provisions, timelines, and cost estimates

Consider submitting public input or advocacy aligned with interests in rulemaking transparency and efficiency

Note: The absence of the bill’s text means this summary focuses on the bill’s stated title, known procedural status, and typical implications of rule-adoption reform proposals.

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