SF2063

SF2063 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Specific authority in law for rulemaking requirement

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This bill proposes amendments to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 14.05, subdivision 1, concerning rulemaking by state agencies. The key change is that state agencies may only adopt, amend, suspend, or repeal rules when explicitly authorized by law. If the legal authorization for certain rules is repealed, the corresponding rules will also be automatically repealed unless another law authorizes them.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that general rulemaking procedures outlined in sections 14.001 to 14.69 do not grant specific rulemaking authority to agencies, unless exceptions are stated in sections 14.06, 14.388, and 14.3895.

The overall objective is to restrict agency rulemaking powers by requiring clear legislative authorization, ensuring agencies do not exceed their legal scope.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	State and Local Government

Citations

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    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requires specific legal authority for rulemaking."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the authority of state agencies for rulemaking under section 14.05 of the Minnesota Statutes.",
      "modified": [
        "Stipulates automatic repeal of rules if the authorizing law is repealed without a subsequent authorizing law."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "14.05"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Section 14.06 is referenced as an exception within the rulemaking authority context.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies that section 14.06 provides additional exceptions to rulemaking authority."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "14.06"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is listed as providing special authority in certain contexts.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "14.388"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section is referenced as additional specific authority.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "14.3895"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "These sections provide the procedural framework for rulemaking.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies that sections 14.001 to 14.69 do not independently grant specific authority for rulemaking."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "14.001 to 14.69"
  }
]