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. Rules required by bills that go into effect on July 1, 2015, must be filed by December 28, 2015.
Governor Herbert’s Executive Order EO/013/2011 requires agency rules coordinators to assess enacted legislation by June 1 to ensure that new regulatory obligations are identified and met. As part of this review, Cliff Strachan, who reviews rules for the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, has requested that agencies provide information about: 1) bills that require rules, and 2) a copy of rules filed to implement those bills. This information may be sent directly to Mr. Strachan at [email protected] .
If you have questions about the rulemaking process or the statutory deadline found at Subsection 63G-3-301(13), please contact the Ken Hansen at 801-538-3764.