SB 1024: Administrative rules; removing expedited rule repeal exception; approval prior to proceeding with rulemaking process; impact statement; requirements. Effective date. Emergency. - Oklahoma

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

MODERATE

The bill was reformatted from a House version to a Senate version with updated metadata and simplified language. The core policy content regarding administrative rulemaking procedures appears to be preserved, though the Senate version uses different formatting and some sections were reorganized. The substantive provisions about rule adoption, public notice requirements, and agency responsibilities remain consistent between versions.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on administrative procedures for state agencies, with no changes to applicability or jurisdiction.

TECHNICAL

Document metadata changed from House Floor Version to Senate Floor Version with updated dates and sponsor information

Bill title and summary text were simplified and reorganized for Senate presentation

DEFINITION

New definitions for 'regulatory restriction' and 'state agency' were added to clarify scope

REQUIREMENT

Rule adoption requirements were restructured with new subsections for clarity

TIMELINE

Specific effective date of November 1, 2025 was added to the Senate version

SB1024 (3-04-25) (BERGSTROM) FS FA1.PDF → Floor (House) · 7 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends Oklahoma's Administrative Procedures Act to strengthen oversight of agency rulemaking. Key changes include requiring a 30-day comment period before agencies can proceed with rules, adding a rule alternatives analysis to impact statements, requiring employee time and resource estimates, and adding federal regulation comparisons. The bill also removes an expedited rule repeal exception and requires Governor or cabinet secretary approval within 30 days of proposed rule notice.

Scope change

The bill expands requirements for agencies preparing rules by adding new analysis requirements and approval steps, while removing an exception for expedited rule repeals.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the rulemaking process to require agencies to submit statements of scope to the Secretary of State and Governor for approval before proceeding, replacing the previous system where agencies only needed to submit to the Secretary of State.

Added requirement for agencies to include a rule alternatives analysis and employee time and resource estimates in their rule impact statements.

Added requirement for agencies to include a federal regulation summary and comparison in rule impact statements.

Removed the expedited rule repeal exception that previously allowed agencies to bypass certain approval processes for repealing rules.

Added requirement for agencies to consider effects on consumer groups and modify actions if adverse impacts are found.

Changed the statement of scope expiration from 30 months to 30 days after notice publication, requiring agencies to obtain new approval for continued rulemaking.

TIMELINE

Added a 30-day deadline for Governor or cabinet secretary approval of proposed rules before agencies can proceed with rulemaking.

House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill → SB1024 (3-04-25) (BERGSTROM) FS FA1.PDF · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill replaces the old Committee Substitute with a new Floor Substitute version of SB 1024, which fundamentally changes the administrative rulemaking process in Oklahoma. The new version shifts focus from a general rule impact statement to a preliminary 'statement of scope' that must be approved by the Governor before any rulemaking can begin. This creates a new gatekeeping mechanism where agencies must prove they have explicit authority and get executive approval before drafting rules.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from requiring agencies to submit rule impact statements before adoption to requiring a preliminary 'statement of scope' with Governor approval before any rulemaking activity can commence.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for agencies to prepare and obtain Governor approval of a 'statement of scope' before beginning any rulemaking process.

Added prohibition on state employees performing rule drafting activities until the Governor approves the statement of scope.

Modified rulemaking timeline by adding a 30-month expiration date for approved statements of scope, after which agencies cannot submit rules based on that statement.

Added requirement for agencies to notify Senate and House Administrative Rules Committee chairs when submitting statements of scope.

Removed the expedited rule repeal exception that previously allowed certain rules to bypass the standard approval process.

Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 → House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to replace the entire text with a revised version that updates the Administrative Procedures Act requirements for rulemaking. The changes primarily involve technical formatting updates, page number corrections, and reorganization of the rule adoption notice requirements.

Scope change

No substantive scope change; the bill continues to govern administrative rulemaking procedures in Oklahoma.

TECHNICAL

Page reference numbers were updated from 13414 to 13460 throughout the document.

Header information was updated to reflect 'Committee Substitute' instead of 'Proposed Committee Substitute' and corrected author attribution.

REQUIREMENT

Minor formatting adjustments to section headers and spacing throughout the bill text.

Enrolled (final version) → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill was amended from its final enrolled version to a proposed committee substitute version, which appears to be a procedural revision rather than a substantive policy change. The core legislative content regarding administrative procedures remains the same, though the document format and presentation have been altered for committee review purposes.

TECHNICAL

The document format changed from 'Enrolled Senate' to 'Proposed Committee Substitute' indicating this is a working version for committee review rather than the final enacted law

Header information was updated to reflect committee amendment status with different formatting and page numbering

The bill text content regarding administrative procedures, rulemaking requirements, and impact statements remains substantively unchanged from the enrolled version

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

MINOR

The bill was finalized and enrolled after passing the Senate, with sponsor names updated to include additional legislators. The substantive policy content remains largely the same, though the formatting and page numbering were adjusted for the final enrolled version.

TECHNICAL

Bill title and sponsor names were updated to reflect the final enrolled version with additional Senate sponsors (Bullard, Cornwell, Crosswhite Hader) added to the list.

Page headers and footers were updated from 'ENGROSSED' to 'ENROLLED' to indicate the bill is in its final form ready for signing.

Line numbers and formatting markers were removed as the bill transitioned from the engrossed stage to the enrolled final version.

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 3 edits · May 15, 2025

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from an amended House amendment to an engrossed Senate bill, and the substantive text was reformatted with improved spacing and line breaks. The core policy content regarding administrative rulemaking procedures appears unchanged, though some line numbers and formatting were adjusted for the final version.

TECHNICAL

Bill title and authorship section was renumbered and reorganized from House amendment format to Senate bill format

Line numbers and text spacing were adjusted throughout the document for final engrossed version formatting

Page headers and footers were updated to reflect the final Senate bill numbering rather than amendment tracking

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 6 edits · May 15, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was amended to strengthen administrative rulemaking oversight by adding requirements for Governor and cabinet secretary approval before rules can be adopted, requiring agencies to submit statements of scope, and including federal regulation comparisons in rule impact statements. The amendment also removed an expedited rule repeal exception and added coauthors to the bill.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from requiring agencies to submit two regulatory restrictions for revocation to requiring broader pre-approval processes and detailed impact analysis for all permanent rules.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement for Governor or cabinet secretary written approval within 30 days before agencies can proceed with rulemaking

Added requirement for agencies to submit statements of scope prior to rulemaking

Added requirement for rule impact statements to include federal regulation summaries and comparisons

Removed expedited rule repeal exception that allowed faster rule revocations

DEFINITION

Added new coauthors: Cornwall, Crosswhite, Hader to House and Bullard to Senate

TIMELINE

Changed effective date from November 1, 2025 to be included in the amended bill's provisions

Administrative rules; removing expedited rule repeal exception; approval prior to proceeding with rulemaking process; impact statement; requirements. Effective date. Emergency.

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