Submission of a Rulemaking Petition

A. In accordance with R.S. 49:953(C)(1), any interested person may petition an agency to adopt a new rule, or to amend or repeal an existing rule. B. To petition an agency within the Division of Administration for changes to the agency’s current rules, or for the adoption of new rules within the agency’s purview, an interested person shall submit a written petition to the Division of Administration, Office of the Commissioner. The petition shall include: 1. the petitioner's name and address; 2. the name of the promulgating agency for the rule in question; 3. specific text or a description of the proposed language desired for the adoption or amendment of a rule, or the specific rule and language identified for repeal; 4. justification for the proposed action; and 5. the petitioner's signature. C. The rulemaking petition shall be submitted by certified mail and addressed to: Office of the Commissioner, Division of Administration Re: Rulemaking Petition P.O. Box 94095, Capital Station Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095 AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 42:455. and 49:953, et seq. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Office of State Uniform Payroll, LR 46:335 (March 2020).