Bill Description: House Bill 222 would require agencies to publish their administrative rule, policy statements, and guidance documents on their respective websites. 

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Does it in any way restrict public access to information related to government activity or otherwise compromise government transparency, accountability, or election integrity? Conversely, does it increase public access to information related to government activity or increase government transparency, accountability, or election integrity?

House Bill 222 would create Section 67-2512, Idaho Code, to require departments, agencies, and other units of state government to provide any administrative rules or policies they have promulgated on their respective websites. This requirement would only apply to entities that maintain a website. The content would need to be "reviewed and updated" at least annually. 

Each website would also be required to include a notice stating that "Agency policy statements and guidance documents shall not have the force and effect of law pursuant to section 67-5207A, Idaho Code."

While agency rules are generally available on the Office of the Administrative Rules Coordinator website, policy statements and guidance documents may be more difficult to find. The requirements found in House Bill 222 should increase transparency and make finding this information easier and more straightforward.

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