HF 2211

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/13/2012 11:52am

A bill for an act
relating to job creation; imposing a temporary moratorium on state agency
rulemaking.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin RULEMAKING MORATORIUM.
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new text begin (a) For purposes of this section, "agency" has the meaning given in Minnesota
Statutes, section 14.02, subdivision 2.
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new text begin (b) No agency shall conduct rulemaking or adopt rules for the two-year period
beginning July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2014, except under the following
circumstances:
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new text begin (1) to implement a federal law;
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new text begin (2) in relation to a declared state of emergency;
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new text begin (3) to respond to an emergency relating to public health or safety;
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new text begin (4) as enacted by the legislature; or
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new text begin (5) to facilitate commerce.
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new text begin (c) This section does not prohibit an agency from repealing rules.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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