File an Amendment
1. Log in to
eRules and select the
Rule Filings tab.
2. While in the Rule Filings page, select + New on the top blue navigation bar.
3. Select the agency, generally the rulemaking department, under the Agency drop-down menu. After selecting the agency, the Title drop-down menu will appear and populate with applicable titles under that agency. Select the desired title for the rule filing.
4. Select Amendment as the filing type. While this is the default selection, to ensure that it is selected, the box must be green. After selecting Amendment, the Rule drop-down menu will populate with the current rules under the title. Select the rule this amendment applies to.
5. Select the proper contact under the Liaison drop-down menu.
A liaison is a person in the rulemaking agency who can act as a contact between their agency and the Office of Administrative Rules. Generally, but not always, a rules coordinator, this person facilitates inquiries and conversations between the two offices.
To add, remove, or change a liaison in eRules, send an email to [email protected] with the following information:
- The name of the liaison being removed, if applicable
- The name of the liaison being added, if applicable
- A current email address for any added liaisons
- A current phone number for any added liaisons
- A short statement justifying the reason for this change
- Approval from the rulemaking agency head
6. Under Filing Name, enter the rule's catchline. If amending a single section, enter the section's catchline.
7. Enter the desired number of days of public comment in the Public Comment Period field.
Note: This period may range between 30 to 113 days. Once a number of days is chosen, that number cannot be changed. Ensure that the number of days matches the timeframe presented on the rule analysis form.
8. Enter the email address of a contact person for this rule under Public Contact Resource.
Note: This email will be used on the public-facing side of the website when a person selects Provide Public Comment.
9. If this amendment is changing citations, this is where to reflect those changes. To remove a citation, select the X on the grey box. To add citations, type the citation directly in the Add a tag box and press Tab.
10. If this amendment includes any new incorporations by reference (IBRs), check the Contains IBR box.
Note: If the amendment removes an IBR, this box does not need to be checked.
11. Review the responses within the boxes for accuracy. When ready to file, select Browse Files and find the desired filing to upload.
12. Once the filing is uploaded, ensure the cloud turns to a green checkmark, then select the green Create Filing box on the bottom right.
13. The filing will appear as a Standard Rule Filing Draft. To submit it for review, select the checkbox on the right.
14. A window will appear confirming submission. Select Submit to Rules.
15. Check that the filing has been submitted by making sure that the filing's status is Under Review. An email will also be sent to users attached to that agency.
After submitting, the Office of Administrative Rules will begin the review process. Emails will be sent out upon approval or rejection throughout the review process, and the Office may contact the rulewriting agency with questions or comments.
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File a New Rule
1. Log in to
eRules and select the
Rule Filings tab.
2. While in the Rule Filings page, select + New on the top blue navigation bar.
3. Select the agency, generally the rulemaking department, under the Agency drop-down menu. After selecting the agency, the Title drop-down menu will appear and populate with applicable titles under that agency. Select the desired title for the rule filing.
4. Select New Rule as the filing type. The selected option will appear as green. After selecting New Rule, a list of rule numbers already in use will appear. These cannot be reused. Enter a new number for the rule under Rule Number.
5. Select the proper contact under the Liaison drop-down menu.
A liaison is a person in the rulemaking agency who can act as a contact between their agency and the Office of Administrative Rules. Generally, but not always, a rules coordinator, this person facilitates inquiries and conversations between the two offices.
To add, remove, or change a liaison in eRules, send an email to [email protected] with the following information:
- The name of the liaison being removed, if applicable
- The name of the liaison being added, if applicable
- A current email address for any added liaisons
- A current phone number for any added liaisons
- A short statement justifying the reason for this change
- Approval from the rulemaking agency head
6. Under Filing Name, enter the rule's catchline.
7. Enter the desired number of days of public comment in the Public Comment Period field.
Note: This period may range between 30 to 113 days. Once a number of days is chosen, that number cannot be changed. Ensure that the number of days matches the timeframe presented on the rule analysis form.
8. Enter the email address of a contact person for this rule under Public Comment Resource.
Note: This email will be used on the public-facing side of the website when a person selects Provide Public Comment.
9. To add citations, type the citation directly in the Add a tag box and press Tab. To clear an added citation, select the X on the right of a citation box.
10. If this new rule includes any new incorporations by reference (IBRs), check the Contains IBR box.
11. Review the responses within boxes for accuracy. When ready to file, select Browse Files and find the desired filing to upload.
12. Once the filing is uploaded, ensure the cloud turns to a green checkmark, then select the green Create Filing box on the bottom right.
13. The filing will appear as a Standard Rule Filing Draft. To submit it for review, select the checkbox on the right.
14. A window will appear confirming submission. Select Submit to Rules.
15. Check that the filing has been submitted by making sure that the filing's status is Under Review. An email will also be sent to users attached to that agency.
After submitting, the Office of Administrative Rules will begin the review process. Emails will be sent out upon approval or rejection throughout the review process, and the Office may contact the rulewriting agency with questions or comments.
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File a Repeal
1. Log in to
eRules and select the
Rule Filings tab.
2. While in the Rule Filings page, select + New on the top blue navigation bar.
3. Select the agency, generally the rulemaking department, under the Agency drop-down menu. After selecting the agency, the Title drop-down menu will appear and populate with applicable titles under that agency. Select the desired title for the rule filing.
4. Select Repeal as the filing type. The selected option will appear as green. After selecting Repeal, the Rule drop-down menu will populate with the current rules under the title. Select the rule this repeal applies to.
5. Select the proper contact under the Liaison drop-down menu.
A liaison is a person in the rulemaking agency who can act as a contact between their agency and the Office of Administrative Rules. Generally, but not always, a rules coordinator, this person facilitates inquiries and conversations between the two offices.
To add, remove, or change a liaison in eRules, send an email to [email protected] with the following information:
- The name of the liaison being removed, if applicable
- The name of the liaison being added, if applicable
- A current email address for any added liaisons
- A current phone number for any added liaisons
- A short statement justifying the reason for this change
- Approval from the rulemaking agency head
6. Under Filing Name, enter the rule's catchline.
7. Enter the desired number of days of public comment in the Public Comment Period field.
Note: This period may range between 30 to 113 days. Once a number of days is chosen, that number cannot be changed. Ensure that the number of days matches the timeframe presented on the rule analysis form.
8. Enter the email address of a contact person for this rule under Public Comment Resource.
Note: This email will be used on the public-facing side of the website when a person selects Provide Public Comment.
9. As a repeal cannot add or modify citations, skip the Citations section.
10. As a repeal cannot add or update incorporations by reference (IBRs), do not check the Contains IBR box.
11. Review the responses within boxes for accuracy. When ready to file, select Browse Files and find the desired filing to upload.
12. Once the filing is uploaded, ensure the cloud turns to a green checkmark, then select the green Create Filing box on the bottom right.
13. The filing will appear as a Standard Rule Filing Draft. To submit it for review, select the checkbox on the right.
14. A window will appear confirming submission. Select Submit to Rules.
15. Check that the filing has been submitted by making sure that the filing's status is Under Review. An email will also be sent to users attached to that agency.
After submitting, the Office of Administrative Rules will begin the review process. Emails will be sent out upon approval or rejection throughout the review process, and the Office may contact the rulewriting agency with questions or comments.
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File a Repeal and Reenact
1. Log in to
eRules and select the
Rule Filings tab.
2. While in the Rule Filings page, select + New on the top blue navigation bar.
3. Select the agency, generally the rulemaking department, under the Agency drop-down menu. After selecting the agency, the Title drop-down menu will appear and populate with applicable titles under that agency. Select the desired title for the rule filing.
4. Select Repeal and Reenact as the filing type. The selected option will appear as green. After selecting Repeal and Reenact, the Rule drop-down menu will populate with the current rules under the title. Select the rule this repeal and reenact applies to.
5. Select the proper contact under the Liaison drop-down menu.
A liaison is a person in the rulemaking agency who can act as a contact between their agency and the Office of Administrative Rules. Generally, but not always, a rules coordinator, this person facilitates inquiries and conversations between the two offices.
To add, remove, or change a liaison in eRules, send an email to [email protected] with the following information:
- The name of the liaison being removed, if applicable
- The name of the liaison being added, if applicable
- A current email address for any added liaisons
- A current phone number for any added liaisons
- A short statement justifying the reason for this change
- Approval from the rulemaking agency head
6. Under Filing Name, enter the rule's catchline.
7. Enter the desired number of days of public comment in the Public Comment Period field.
Note: This period may range between 30 to 113 days. Once a number of days is chosen, that number cannot be changed. Ensure that the number of days matches the timeframe presented on the rule analysis form.
8. Enter the email address of a contact person for this rule under Public Comment Resource.
Note: This email will be used on the public-facing side of the website when a person selects Provide Public Comment.
9. If this repeal and reenact is changing citations, this is where to reflect those changes. To remove a citation, select the X on the grey box. To add citations, type the citation directly in the Add a tag box and press Tab.
10. If this repeal and reenact includes any new incorporations by reference (IBRs), check the Contains IBR box.
Note: If the repeal and reenact just removes an IBR, this box does not need to be checked.
11. Review the responses within boxes for accuracy. When ready to file, select Browse Files and find the desired filing to upload.
12. Once the filing is uploaded, ensure the cloud turns to a green checkmark, then select the green Create Filing box on the bottom right.
13. The filing will appear as a Standard Rule Filing Draft. To submit it for review, select the checkbox on the right.
14. A window will appear confirming submission. Select Submit to Rules.
15. Check that the filing has been submitted by making sure that the filing's status is Under Review. An email will also be sent to users attached to that agency.
After submitting, the Office of Administrative Rules will begin the review process. Emails will be sent out upon approval or rejection throughout the review process, and the Office may contact the rulewriting agency with questions or comments.
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