ELECTRONIC COPIES OF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

Senate Bill 582 as passed by the Senate

Sponsor:  Sen. Michael D. Bishop

House Committee:  Government Operations

Senate Committee:  Government Operations

Complete to 5-15-06

A SUMMARY OF SENATE BILL 582 AS PASSED BY THE SENATE 3-30-06

The bill would amend the Administrative Procedures Act to require the State Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules (SOAHR) to file an electronic copy of promulgated rules with the Secretary of State in addition to the three paper copies currently required.  The bill would then require the Secretary of State to transmit an electronic copy, rather than a paper copy, of a promulgated rule to the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House for distribution or transmittal to legislators.  (The bill would add "or transmittal.")

MCL 24.246 and 24.249

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would result in a savings to those state department and agencies now providing paper copies of rules.  For example, the Department of Labor and Economic Growth has said DLEG would save $4,000 annually under the bill. 

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Mark Wolf

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Richard Child

                                                                                                                          

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.