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CA SB986
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Seyarto
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AI Summary
- Requires major regulations (those with economic impact exceeding $50 million) to receive legislative approval before taking effect, with regulations automatically deemed disapproved if the Legislature does not vote within 60 days
- Mandates the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) to independently determine whether a proposed regulation qualifies as a major regulation and to produce its own regulatory impact analysis for such regulations
- Expands standardized regulatory impact analysis requirements to include estimated effects on state revenue, compliance costs for regulated entities, cost savings to society, state expenditures, and opportunity costs
- Requires state agencies to submit proposed regulation materials directly to both the OAL and each house of the Legislature, rather than only making materials available upon request
- Authorizes courts reviewing regulation validity to consider whether an agency correctly determined if a regulation is a major regulation requiring legislative approval
Legislative Description
Major regulations.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on G.O. and JUD.
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Governmental Organization2/18/2026
Rules2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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