HB 2728: Administrative rule process; enacting the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025; effective date; emergency. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended during Senate review to add new sponsors, update the legislative session information, and significantly expand the definitions and requirements for the REINS Act. The Senate version adds new sponsors to the bill and clarifies the definition of 'major rule' to include local government units and individuals in cost calculations, while also expanding the list of entities agencies must consult with.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include local government units and individuals as entities affected by major rules, and to require consultation with a broader range of stakeholders including business associations and members of the public.

ELIGIBILITY

Added four new Senate sponsors (Woods and Prieto) to the list of bill sponsors.

DEFINITION

Modified the definition of 'major rule' to explicitly include costs passed along to local government units and individuals, not just businesses.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for agencies to consult with business associations, local government units, and members of the public who may be affected by proposed rules.

Added requirement for agencies to solicit information from entities affected by proposed rules or that can provide relevant information.

TECHNICAL

Changed the header from 'House of Representatives' to 'Senate Floor Version' and updated the legislative session date to April 16, 2025.

HB2728 (4-30-25) (BERGSTROM) FA3.PDF → HB2728 (4-30-25) (BERGSTROM) FS FA1.PDF · 5 edits

MODERATE

The document was converted from a floor amendment format to a floor substitute format for House Bill 2728, which establishes the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025. The substantive content of the bill remains unchanged, with the primary modification being the formatting and presentation of the legislative text rather than policy changes.

Scope change

None - the bill's scope and applicability remain the same

TECHNICAL

Changed document title from 'FLOOR AMENDMENT' and 'COMMITTEE AMENDMENT' to 'FLOOR SUBSTITUTE FOR ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2728'

Removed amendment motion language requesting changes to Page 21, Lines 6-7, as this is now the final substitute version

Changed document header from 'SENATE CHAMBER' to 'STATE OF OKLAHOMA' with updated session information

Reformatted sponsor list and signature block to standard bill format

Added administrative rules and report references in the title section

House Committee Substitute → HB2728 (4-30-25) (BERGSTROM) FA3.PDF · 1 edit

MINOR

The document changed from a House Committee Substitute version of HB 2728 to a Senate Chamber disposition showing a floor amendment. The amendment modifies a requirement about when agencies must consult with political subdivisions, removing language about expiration of emergency declarations and simplifying the instruction to agencies.

REQUIREMENT

Removed language requiring agencies to wait for emergency declaration expiration before consulting with political subdivisions, and simplified the instruction to agencies to consult and solicit information from affected parties.

Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 2 → House Committee Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to replace the 'Proposed Committee Substitute' title with 'Committee Substitute' and update the required number tracking from 12321 to 12638. The substantive policy content of the REINS Act remains unchanged, though some line numbers and formatting were adjusted during the committee review process.

TECHNICAL

Changed document title from 'Proposed Committee Substitute' to 'Committee Substitute' to reflect the current version status.

Updated required number identifier from 12321 to 12638 for tracking purposes.

Adjusted line numbering throughout the document to reflect the new version.

Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 2 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill version was updated from a full committee substitute dated January 29, 2025, to a revised version dated February 3, 2025, with changes to page numbering and a reorganization of requirements for economic impact analysis. The substantive policy content regarding the REINS Act remains largely unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments to the text structure.

TECHNICAL

Page numbering was updated from Req. No. 12282 to Req. No. 12321 across multiple pages, indicating a revision in the legislative tracking number.

Text formatting was reorganized, moving the requirement for agencies to consult with counties, municipalities, and school boards to a new subsection C for better structure.

REQUIREMENT

The requirement for agencies to submit economic impact analysis to the Legislative Economic Analysis Unit was clarified to specify that the unit is created pursuant to Section 4 of the act.

Enrolled (final version) → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 · 7 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to rename the REINS Act to focus on administrative rule processes and to establish a new Legislative Economic Analysis Unit within the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency. The committee substitute adds specific requirements for agencies to conduct detailed economic impact analyses for major rules, including quantification of costs and consultation with local governments.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to explicitly require economic analysis and consultation with political subdivisions for major rules, and a new unit was created to handle this analysis.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for agencies to consult with counties, municipalities, and school boards when preparing economic impact statements for rules that affect their revenue or expenditures.

Added a requirement for agencies to submit major rules to the Legislative Economic Analysis Unit for economic impact analysis before filing with the Secretary of State.

Added a requirement for agencies to provide a comprehensive analysis of economic impact, including detailed quantification of costs and benefits on businesses, individuals, and the state economy.

Added a requirement for agencies to classify rules as major or nonmajor with justification.

Added a requirement for agencies to explain the methodology and assumptions used to determine economic impact, including dollar amounts calculated.

Added a requirement for agencies to estimate total annual implementation and compliance costs and determine if they exceed $1,000,000 over five years.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'Major rule' specifying it is any rule likely to result in $1,000,000 or more in implementation and compliance costs over five years.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 3 edits · May 21, 2025

MINOR

The bill was finalized from its engrossed version to the enrolled version, adding several new sponsors to the House and Senate lists and updating the summary description to reflect amendments to existing statutes rather than creating entirely new sections. The substantive policy content regarding the REINS Act remains consistent, with the primary change being the formalization of the bill for final passage.

TECHNICAL

Additional legislators were added as sponsors to the House and Senate lists, expanding the bipartisan support for the bill.

The bill summary was updated to clarify that the act amends existing Oklahoma statutes (62 O.S. 2021, 75 O.S. 2021) rather than creating entirely new law, reflecting the final legislative process.

Section headers were changed from 'NEW LAW' to 'AMENDATORY' where the bill modifies existing statutes, indicating the final version's intent to amend rather than create new law.

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 9 edits · May 1, 2025

MAJOR

The bill was amended to expand its scope and clarify requirements for administrative rulemaking. The title was changed from 'amending' to 'enacting' to reflect that this is new legislation rather than just amendments. The scope was broadened to include more detailed requirements for economic impact analysis, consultation with political subdivisions, and establishment of a new Legislative Economic Analysis Unit within the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency.

Scope change

The bill now establishes a new Legislative Economic Analysis Unit and expands requirements for economic impact analysis, consultation with political subdivisions, and reporting obligations for agencies promulgating major rules.

TITLE

Changed title from 'amending' to 'enacting' to indicate this is new legislation rather than just amendments

DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'Agency' and 'Implementation and compliance costs' to clarify scope

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for agencies to provide analysis on whether rules are mandated by federal law and exceed federal requirements

Added requirement for detailed economic impact analysis including costs to businesses, local governments, and individuals

Added requirement for agencies to consult with counties, municipalities, and school boards when rules affect them

Added requirement for agencies to solicit information from affected businesses and members of the public

Established new Legislative Economic Analysis Unit within Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency

Expanded requirements for major rule analysis to include methodology, assumptions, and quantification of costs

Added requirement that no major rule be submitted to Secretary of State without completing economic impact analysis

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 6 edits · May 1, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to rename the Legislative Economic Analysis Unit (LEAU) to the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) and shift its primary focus from economic analysis to budget analysis and performance audits. The amendment also significantly restructures the bill's title and enacting clause to align with the REINS Act of 2025 framework, while adding numerous coauthors to the legislation.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from creating an economic analysis unit to establishing a fiscal transparency office with broader duties including budget analysis, performance evaluations, and rule impact analyses.

DEFINITION

The Legislative Economic Analysis Unit (LEAU) was renamed to the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT) throughout the document.

REQUIREMENT

LOFT duties were changed from primarily conducting economic analysis to gathering and analyzing budget information, comparing budgets to prior fiscal years, and conducting performance evaluations of agency programs.

New requirement added for LOFT to conduct independent comprehensive performance audits of executive branch agencies, programs, or functions.

The requirement for Regulatory Impact Analyses (RIAs) was modified to focus on major rules as defined in existing statutes, with oversight committees ensuring no duplication with Appropriations Committee work.

TECHNICAL

The bill title and enacting clause were substantially rewritten to explicitly reference the REINS Act of 2025 and update statutory citations.

Multiple coauthors were added to the bill, including both House and Senate sponsors.

Administrative rule process; enacting the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025; effective date; emergency.

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