2376-S AMH TAYL SOBO 026

SHB 2376 - H AMD 843

By Representative Taylor

NOT ADOPTED 02/25/2016

    On page 298, after line 28, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 922.  A new section is added to chapter 34.05 RCW to read as follows:

    (1)  After passage of this act, all agencies with rulemaking authority must adopt rules prior to December 1st of any year.

    (2)  Such rules may not take effect until after the end of the ensuing regular legislative session, as defined by Article II, section 12 of the Constitution and RCW 44.04.010."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    Correct the title.

EFFECT:   Requires, in the Administrative Procedures Act, agencies with rulemaking authority to adopt rules prior to December 1st of any year, and delays the effect of new rules until the end of the following regular legislative session.  

FISCAL IMPACT: No net change to appropriated levels.

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