North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HB1434

Introduced

1/13/25

Refer

1/13/25

Report DNP

1/31/25

Caption

The force and effect of administrative rules.

Impact

This bill directly impacts the North Dakota Century Code by amending existing statutes related to the force and effect of administrative rules. It imposes a systematic review process that places the onus on the governor to oversee the relevance and application of rules. Agencies will be required to report to the governor to facilitate this review, which could lead to significant changes in how rules are maintained and enforced across the state. The visibility of rule expiration dates will also be enhanced through mandatory notifications and published tables.

Summary

House Bill 1434 introduces significant changes to the administrative rules governing state regulations in North Dakota. The bill establishes a process for the expiration of administrative rules, which will automatically expire ten years after their effective date unless reviewed and renewed by the governor. This legislative change aims to streamline the regulatory environment by ensuring that outdated rules are systematically removed, promoting a more responsive administrative system.

Contention

Notable points of contention regarding HB 1434 may arise from concerns over the concentration of power in the governor's office regarding rule enforcement and expiration. Critics may argue that this process limits agency autonomy and could lead to the inconsistent application of regulations. Furthermore, there is potential for debate about which rules should be prioritized during reviews and the implications of letting rules expire without consideration of the regulatory needs of various sectors.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND HB1344

The attorney general's review of proposed administrative rules and the authority of the administrative rules committee to object to or void an administrative rule.

ND SB2012

The autism voucher; to provide a statement of legislative intent; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a report; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2252

Judicial referees; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2015

A transfer of Bank of North Dakota profits to a water infrastructure revolving loan fund; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide a report; to provide a penalty; to provide for application; to provide a retroactive effective date; to provide a contingent effective date; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1191

Auctioneers' and clerks' licenses; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1035

The autism spectrum disorder task force; to provide for a report; to provide an appropriation; and to provide an effective date.

ND HB1528

The retention of electronic mail for institutions under the control of the state board of higher education, final disposition of records, mandatory records retention policies for state agencies, and the administration of employee accounts upon employee departure from an agency; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1089

Improving efficiencies in the department of environmental quality; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2253

The onsite wastewater recycling technical committee; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

ND SB2284

School district enrollment, the definition of "probationary teacher", a school district's policy governing possession of a weapon, the definition of "dangerous weapon", modification of weighting factors, transition maximums and an increase in per student payments, and the school construction revolving loan fund; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide a legislative management report; to provide an appropriation; to provide for an exemption; to provide for a transfer; and to provide an effective date.