MS HB1290

Requires state agencies to develop answers to 10 specific questions whenever they amend or adopt a rule, covering topics such as the public problem being addressed, enforcement activities, compliance costs, and how success will be measured.

Mandates agencies post their answers on both their website and Transparency Mississippi within 30 days of amending or adopting a rule.

Agencies must address questions regarding potential federal antitrust law violations, relationships to evidence-based programs, differences from existing regulations, and ways to reduce compliance burdens.

Agencies that fail to comply with these requirements lose funding for the following fiscal year unless they provide a reasonable explanation for non-compliance.

Takes effect July 1, 2019.