PA SB444

Defines "economically significant regulation" as any regulation expected to result in direct or indirect costs exceeding $1,000,000 annually to the Commonwealth, political subdivisions, or private sector

Requires agencies to submit a status report to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission after an economically significant regulation has been in effect for three years

Agency reports must address implementation status, public complaints, whether the regulation achieved its intended effect, actual costs compared to estimated fiscal impact, efficiency measures taken, and whether the regulation should be amended or repealed

Mandates a minimum 30-day public comment period following publication of the agency report in the Pennsylvania Bulletin

Commission must report within 30 days after public comments close on whether the regulation continues to serve the public interest and whether statutory changes are needed