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Panel backs H 222 requiring state agencies to post rules and policies online
Summary
H 222 would require agencies with an online presence to publish administrative rules and policies on their websites and review them annually; the committee voted a do‑pass recommendation to the floor by voice vote.
The Senate State Affairs Committee on March 14 gave a do‑pass recommendation to H 222, which would require state departments and constitutional officers that maintain an online presence to post current administrative rules and policy documents and to review those documents annually. Representative Scott summarized the measure and the committee approved a do‑pass motion.
Why it matters: Supporters said the bill standardizes public access to administrative rules and policies across agencies and creates a regular review requirement. Senator Harris moved the committee endorse the bill and send it to the floor with a do‑pass recommendation; the motion carried by voice vote.
Outcome: Committee approved a do‑pass recommendation to the floor by voice vote.
