Prior to adopting a rule, what must the agency do?

Prior to adopting a rule, what must the agency do?

• A. Submit notice of proposed rule to Secretary of State for publication in State Register and provide an opportunity for public written comments.
• B. Hold a public referendum on the rule.
• C. Obtain approval from the governor.
• D. Publish only on the agency's website.

Answer: (A)

The agency must follow the notice-and-comment process: file a notice of proposed rulemaking with the Secretary of State for publication in the State Register and provide the public with an opportunity to submit written comments. This publication in the State Register ensures the rulemaking is transparent and open to public input. A public referendum is not part of adopting a rule, governor approval is not ordinarily required for standard rulemaking, and posting only on the agency’s website does not satisfy the legal notice requirement (unless an explicit exception like an emergency rule applies).

The agency must follow the notice-and-comment process: file a notice of proposed rulemaking with the Secretary of State for publication in the State Register and provide the public with an opportunity to submit written comments. This publication in the State Register ensures the rulemaking is transparent and open to public input. A public referendum is not part of adopting a rule, governor approval is not ordinarily required for standard rulemaking, and posting only on the agency’s website does not satisfy the legal notice requirement (unless an explicit exception like an emergency rule applies).