The Legislature passes bills, but for some new laws there is an additional step called "rulemaking" that takes place at the department level of government. This area of law is called "administrative law". What is this "rulemaking" (administrative law) and how does it work? Featured speaker: Judge Eric Lipman, Administrative Law Judge with the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). Prior to his appointment to the bench in 2006, Judge Lipman held a number of posts in state government; including his work as a Senior Policy Advisor to Governor Pawlenty; as a State Representative from Washington County; and as the Deputy Secretary of State of Minnesota. Judge Lipman will provide an overview of the rulemaking process, explain why Minnesota makes new rules in this way, and detail for us how ordinary citizens can make meaningful contributions to this process. Additional comments by Lynn Gitelis of the League of Women Voters Golden Valley and Kim Kang of the League of Women Voters Wayzata/Plymouth. Hosted by the West Metro League of Women Voters on January 25, 2014 at St. Louis Park City Hall. Internet Resources on Rulemaking in Minnesota: Process for Adopting Rules http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/ss/ssadprule.pdf Review of Adopted Rules http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/ss/ssrulervw.pdf Listing of Administration Rules by Executive Branch Agency https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules Minnesota Rule Status https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/rule_search.php

• published: 28 Jan 2014
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