2026 session. Prime sponsor: Erica Layon (R). Status: Sent to interim study.
Revises many procedures under the administrative procedure act, which governs how state agencies make rules. As introduced, it updates definitions, requires an agency to request a fiscal impact statement before giving notice of a proposed rule, and sets a 20-day notice before the first public hearing. It also requires cross-reference tables for rules, changes how rulemaking notices and the weekly rulemaking register work, and adjusts hearing and comment steps.
The House referred it to the Executive Departments and Administration Committee, which held hearings and work sessions. On March 3, 2026, the committee voted 16-0 to refer it for interim study, and the House agreed by voice vote on March 11. On October 22, 2026, the committee voted 14-0 on an interim study report of not recommended for future legislation.