HB 2053 - DIGEST

     Provides that rules adopted after the effective date of this act expire five years after the last day of the year in which they first took effect.  A rule may be continued in effect for additional five-year periods if it is cited in a list of approved rules contained in an act of the legislature that becomes law before the expiration of the rule.

     Provides that, if a rule expires, it is considered to be repealed and is of no further force and effect.  An expired rule may not be reactivated by the legislature.

     Takes effect January 1, 2002.