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SF2063 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Specific authority in law for rulemaking requirement

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This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 14.05, subdivision 1, to restrict the authority of state agencies in adopting, amending, suspending, or repealing rules. Specifically, it mandates that agencies may only engage in rulemaking if explicitly authorized by law. Additionally, if a law that authorizes rulemaking is repealed, any associated rules will also be automatically repealed unless another law authorizes them. The bill clarifies that general rulemaking procedures outlined in sections 14.001 to 14.69 do not provide standalone authority for agencies to create or modify rules, except as otherwise specified.

In summary, the bill tightens limitations on administrative rulemaking by requiring clear legislative authorization, ensuring that agencies cannot act beyond their delegated powers.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government
March 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toState and Local Government

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification that a repeal of a law authorizing rules results in automatic repeal of those rules unless supported by another law."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "Amendment to section 14.05, subdivision 1, regarding the authority of state agencies to adopt rules.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies the requirement for specific authority in law for rulemaking."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "14.05",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]

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