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House clarifies administrative rule-review timeline; bill passes unanimously
Summary
House Bill 14 clarifies when administrative rules expire if agencies miss five-year review filings, allows a combined filing for review and continuation, and sets a July 1, 2014 effective date; the measure passed 71–0 and will be transmitted to the Senate.
The House passed House Bill 14 on the floor by a voice vote recorded as 71 yes, 0 no, adopting clarifications to the state administrative rule-review process.
Sponsor Representative Oda said the bill resolves ambiguity over when a rule expires if an agency fails to file its required five-year review or extension. The bill clarifies that expiration occurs immediately and automatically if an agency does not timely file; it also allows an agency to submit a notice of review and a statement of continuation as a single filing rather than two separate filings required by current statute.
"This bill clarifies the original intent, which is that the rule expires immediately and automatically," Representative Oda said. He added the bill requires agencies to comply with five-year review requirements and directs the Division of Administrative Rules to continue reasonable notification practices.
Representative Oda also explained the bill provides a July 1, 2014 effective date to facilitate implementation by the Division of Administrative Rules. After brief discussion and a waived summation, the House recorded 71 yes votes and 0 no votes; the bill passed and will be transmitted to the Senate.
