Senate amendment to the 3rd edition makes the following changes.

Amends proposed GS 150B-19.4 (limitation on rules with substantial financial costs) to provide that the statute does not apply to rules required by federal law, including a rule or set of rules necessary to maintain compliance with a program delegated to the State from a federal agency (was, if the rule or set of rules is required by federal law, including a rule or set of rules necessary to maintain compliance with a program delegated to the State from a federal agency, the permanent rule or set of rules must be adopted by a vote of at least two-thirds of the board or commission members present and voting on the rule or set of rules).