As used in sections 106.01 to 106.042 of the Revised Code, as the case may be:
"Proposed rule" refers to the original and a revised version of a proposed rule.
"Proposed rule" does not include a proposed rule that has been adopted and is being filed in final form.
In sections 106.03 and 106.031 of the Revised Code, "rule" does not include a rule of a state college or university, community college district, technical college district, or state community college or a rule that is consistent with and equivalent to the form required by a federal law and that does not exceed the minimum scope and intent of that federal law.
R.C. § 106.01