SB87

Senate Bill 87 seeks to formalize and standardize the creation, organization, and maintenance of the 'Code of Arkansas Rules.' It mandates that the Bureau of Legislative Research compile and index general and permanent agency rules into a uniform, searchable online database that serves as the official, prima facie evidence of those rules. The bill establishes procedures for rule filing, including requirements for posting public comments and financial impact statements, and clarifies the process for technical corrections. It also provides a mechanism for the Bureau of Legislative Research and the Secretary of State to implement an electronic filing system. Additionally, the bill outlines transition procedures for rules currently in the amendment process to prevent regulatory gaps or confusion during the code's implementation. Finally, it specifies that any rule not included in this code will generally be unenforceable by the promulgating agency, with certain exceptions for practicality.