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SB 59

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE: Provides for fiscal and economic impact statements under the Administrative Procedure Act. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Reese

Louisiana requires state agencies to analyze fiscal and economic impacts of proposed administrative rules before implementation, effective August 1, 2025.

Signed by the Speaker of the House.
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Bill Summary · SB 59

Legislative bill overview

SB 59 requires state agencies to prepare fiscal and economic impact statements when proposing new administrative rules under Louisiana's Administrative Procedure Act. The bill establishes requirements for analyzing how proposed regulations will affect state finances and the broader economy before implementation.

Why is this important

Fiscal and economic impact statements provide transparency about regulatory costs and benefits before rules take effect, allowing legislators and the public to evaluate whether proposed regulations are justified. This can influence which regulations agencies pursue and may prevent economically harmful or unnecessarily costly administrative actions.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Agencies may face delays in rulemaking while preparing detailed impact analyses, potentially slowing regulatory responses to urgent public health, safety, or environmental issues
  • Analysis quality and standards: The bill does not specify what qualifies as adequate fiscal/economic analysis, creating potential disputes over whether agencies met requirements or allowing subjective assessments
  • Challenging regulations: The requirement could provide a legal basis for businesses and interest groups to challenge regulations, arguing impact statements were inadequate or conclusions were flawed

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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