Relating to administrative rules.
SB 482 requires all Oregon state agencies to have specific legal authorization before creating new rules. It directly affects every state agency (like health or transportation departments) that proposes administrative rules. The bill prohibits agencies from adopting any rule unless a prior law explicitly grants them that authority. This is a procedural change to strengthen legal accountability in rulemaking, not a policy change affecting citizens or businesses. The bill is still pending in committee as of June 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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3
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Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Smith
RRepublican
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