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AR HB1730

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Nate Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a systematic rule review process requiring state agency rules to be renewed by the Legislative Council every 36 years or they expire.

  • Divides all state agencies into six groups to be reviewed in rotating six-year cycles, with staggered reporting dates beginning November 1, 2015 through January 1, 2048.

  • Requires agencies to file rule review reports listing all rules, identifying which should not be renewed, and discussing effects on the public.

  • Directs subject matter interim committees to review rules, allow agency and public input, and recommend approval or rejection to the Legislative Council for a final vote.

  • Allows agencies 60 days to initiate new rulemaking if the Legislative Council rejects all rules on a required topic, and grandfathers existing rules 36 years or older until their first scheduled review.

Legislative Description

To Eliminate Excessive Government Regulation; To Create Systematic Review Of Old Rules; To Prevent Rules From Becoming Antiquated; And To Require Approval Of Old Rules By The Legislative Council.

Last Action

Died in House at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/27/2015
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/6/2015

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