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ME LD490

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Katrina Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Agency rules adopted or amended after January 1, 2026 automatically repeal 5 years from the date of final adoption
  • Agencies may request renewal from the Legislature for up to an additional 5 years by submitting a cost-benefit analysis between 2 years and 1 year before the repeal date
  • The Secretary of State must notify agencies of upcoming automatic repeals no later than 18 months before the repeal date
  • The relevant joint standing committee reviews renewal requests and may report out legislation to extend the rule
  • Legislature retains authority to repeal rules earlier than the 5-year automatic sunset

Legislative Description

An Act to Provide for a 5-year Automatic Repeal of Agency Rules

State Government

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

6/2/2025

Committee Referrals

State And Local Government2/6/2025

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