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April 9, 2019
Need to have your rules effective by July 1 2019? File by May 1!
If you need to have proposed rules effective by July 1, 2019, then you must file them with the Office of Administrative Rules no later than May 1 to allow for publication, public comment, and then making the rule effective. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
July 23, 2015
Reminder: Rules Required by Legislation are Due 180-Days from Effective Date of Bill
The Rulemaking Act, at Subsection 63G-3-301(13), requires agencies to file rules with the Division of Administrative Rules (initiate rulemaking) within 180 days of a bill’s effective date if the bill “specifically requires” rulemaking (e.g., “… shall make rules…”). Since most bills go into effect on May 12, 2015, rulemaking required by those bills must be filed by November 8, 2015.
July 23, 2015
Updated Rules Review Agenda for 2015 — List of Rules Due for Five-Year Review During 2015
Section 63G-3-305 requires each agency to review its rules within five years of each rule’s original enactment, and then within five-year intervals. To comply with the review requirement, the agency must submit a “Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation” by the review due date. Otherwise, an unreviewed rule expires, becomes unenforceable, and is removed from the Utah Administrative
March 24, 2015
Updated Rules Review Agenda for 2015 — List of Rules Due for Five-Year Review During 2015
Section 63G-3-305 requires each agency to review its rules within five years of each rule’s original enactment, and then within five-year intervals. To comply with the review requirement, the agency must submit a “Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation” by the review due date. Otherwise, an unreviewed rule expires, becomes unenforceable, and is removed from the Utah Administrative
March 24, 2015
Rules Required by Legislation are Due 180-Days from Effective Date of Bill; Report to GOMB by June 1
The Rulemaking Act, at Subsection 63G-3-301(13), requires agencies to file rules with the Division of Administrative Rules (initiate rulemaking) within 180 days of a bill’s effective date if the bill “specifically requires” rulemaking (e.g., “… shall make rules…”). Since most bills go into effect on May 12, 2015, rulemaking required by those bills must be filed by November 8, 2015.
December 3, 2014
Rules Review Agenda for 2015 — List of Rules Due for Five-Year Review during 2015
Section 63G-3-305 requires each agency to review its rules within five years of each rule’s original enactment, and then within five-year intervals. To comply with the review requirement, the agency must submit a “Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation” by the review due date. Otherwise, an unreviewed rule expires, becomes unenforceable, and is removed from the Utah Administrative
October 31, 2014
Updated Rules Review Agenda for 2014 — List of Rules Due for Five-Year Review During the Remainder of 2014
Section 63G-3-305 requires each agency to review its rules within five years of each rule’s original enactment, and then within five-year intervals. To comply with the review requirement, the agency must submit a “Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation” by the review due date. Otherwise, an unreviewed rule expires, becomes unenforceable, and is removed from the Utah Administrative
October 8, 2014
One Last Reminder — Rules Required by Legislation are Due
The Rulemaking Act, at Utah Code Subsection 63G-3-301(13), requires agencies to file rules with the Division of Administrative Rules (initiate rulemaking) within 180 days of a bill’s effective date if the bill “specifically requires” rulemaking. Since most bills went into effect on May 13, 2014, rulemaking required by those bills must be filed by November 9, 2014. On September 26,
March 24, 2014
Deadlines for Rules Specifically Required by 2014 Legislation
Many of the bills passed during the 2014 General Session specifically require agencies to make rules. The Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, at Subsection 63G-3-301(13), requires agencies to file administrative rules specifically required by legislation within 180 days of the bill’s effective date. For bills that take effect on 05/13/2014 that specifically require administrative rulemaking, the agency responsible for the program
March 20, 2014
Updated Rules Review Agenda for 2014 — List of Rules Due for Five-Year Review During the Remainder of 2014
Section 63G-3-305 requires each agency to review its rules within five years of each rule’s original enactment, and then within five-year intervals. To comply with the review requirement, the agency must submit a “Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation” by the review due date. Otherwise, an unreviewed rule expires, becomes unenforceable, and is removed from the Utah Administrative