Administrative Procedures Act; prohibiting state agencies from complying with federal regulations without legislative approval. Effective date.

SB 616 requires Oklahoma state agencies to notify the legislature and governor via email whenever a federal regulation, rule, or interpretation affects them. The legislature can block compliance by passing a joint resolution disapproving the federal requirement, which would make the rule void for the agency. Agencies and employees following this process are protected from liability under existing law. The bill preserves rights gained under federal rules before legislative disapproval but does not affect existing agency authority for rules adopted before the bill's effective date of November 1, 2025.