S612 - Regulatory Reform Act of 2013

• Creates fast-track permitting processes for stormwater management and erosion/sedimentation control permits when applicants comply with Minimum Design Criteria and submit sealed certifications from licensed professionals (engineers, geologists, landscape architects).

• Prohibits city and county ordinances that are more stringent than state or federal environmental regulations, unless adoption is required by serious public health threats, state/federal law mandates, budgetary policy, federal regulations, or court orders.

• Requires state environmental agencies to identify and repeal or revise existing rules more restrictive than federal requirements by September 1, 2013, and eliminates fiscal note requirements when agencies propose repealing rules.

• Extends renewable energy facility lease terms from 20 to 25 years for municipalities and expands eligibility beyond specific named counties and cities to all municipalities statewide.

• Requires members of state advisory bodies to disclose financial benefits and conflicts of interest related to matters under recommendation, and allows any municipal official (not just clerk) to issue going-out-of-business sale licenses.