Bill seeks to stop Oklahoma agencies’ rules from taking effect without legislative OK

Bill seeks to stop Oklahoma agencies’ rules from taking effect without legislative OK

Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, speaks with news reporters at the state Capitol after a meeting of the House Administrative Rules Committee, which he leads, on May 14. (Photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY — Rather than punting the responsibility to the governor, a bill moving through the legislative process would require the Legislature to proactively approve changes to state agencies’ rules.  Oklahoma’s current administrativ…