relative to the administrative procedure act.

HB 1261 amends definitions within New Hampshire's Administrative Procedure Act to clarify agency rulemaking processes. It revises terms like "file" (referring to document submission procedures), "fiscal impact statement" (requiring consideration of short- and long-term costs), and "final legislative action" (defining committee resolution outcomes). The bill also updates provisions for the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, including its meeting requirements and review responsibilities. These changes aim to streamline administrative procedures without creating new substantive policies.