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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session
agencies; interpretations; directives; rules
Purpose
Directs each agency in Arizona to submit interpretations and directives from any federal agency regarding guidance for implementation of federal agency rules to the Legislature.
Background
Congress may grant rulemaking authority to federal agencies to implement statutory programs. The regulations issued in accordance with this authority carry the force and effect of law and can have substantial implications for policy implementation. When issuing these regulations, agencies are required to follow a certain set of procedures prescribed in law and executive order (CRS).
Interpretive rules, policy statements and other guidance documents may be issued any time after a final rule is published to help in understanding how a regulation applies. An agency may explain how it interprets an existing regulation or statute, how a rule may apply in a given instance and how to meet compliance with a regulation or statute (OFR).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Requires each agency in Arizona to submit interpretations and directives from any relevant federal agency regarding the implementation of any relevant federal agency rules that provide guidance to Arizona to:
a) the President of the Senate;
b) the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
c) the chairperson of the Senate Government Committee or its successor committee; and
d) the chairperson of the House of Representatives Government Committee or its successor committee.
2. Makes a conforming change.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 16, 2025
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