Section 8 Inspector General Regulations

Chapter 12A of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 6, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 6. The office shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to chapter 30A which shall govern its proceedings.
Regulations adopted by the office and a summary thereof shall be submitted to the general court and referred to an appropriate joint committee as determined by the clerks of the senate and house of representatives not later than 5 days after such submission. The joint committee may vote to approve or disapprove the regulations. The regulations shall be deemed approved if a majority of the members of either branch on the committee do not disapprove of the regulations within 45 days after the filing.
Upon the approval of the joint committee or upon no action being taken by 1 either branch of the committee after the time for consideration has expired, the office shall forward the regulations to the state secretary who shall publish the same in accordance with section 5 of chapter 30A.