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June 15, 2007

Implementing H.B. 327

To resolve ambiguity around the meaning of the word “requires” as it is used in the rulemaking act and H.B. 327, the Division amended Section R15-3-5. This amendment states: For the purposes of Subsection 63-46a-4(11), the phrase “statutory provision that requires the rulemaking” means a state statutory provision that explicitly mandates rulemaking. The amendment was published in the 03/15/2007, issue
February 26, 2007

Rule Filed to Implement H.B. 327

To resolve ambiguity around the meaning of the word “requires” as it is used in the rulemaking act and H.B. 327, the Division has filed an amendment to Rule R15-3. This amendment states: For the purposes of Subsection 63-46a-4(11), the phrase “statutory provision that requires the rulemaking” means a state statutory provision that explicitly mandates rulemaking. The Division has filed
February 16, 2007

H.B. 327 Passed

H.B. 327, requiring timely adoption of administrative rules, has passed. It amends Section 63-46a-4 requiring an agency to “initiate rulemaking proceedings no later than 180 days after the effective date of the statutory provision that requires the rulemaking.” If the agency is unable to file the rule by the deadline, it is required to “appear before the legislative Administrative Rules
January 25, 2007

H.B. 327 Proposes to Require “Timely Adoption”

Rep. David Clark’s “State Agency Timely Adoption of Administrative Rules” bill has been numbered as H.B. 327. The bill amends Section 63-46a-4 of the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. It requires an agency to file a rule mandated by legislation within 180 days of the legislation’s effective date. If the agency does not file the rule with the Division of Administrative