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HB 1183

Administrative Procedures Act; revise to require repeal of certain agency rules after certain time.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brent Powell

Requires automatic expiration of specified Mississippi agency rules unless affirmatively renewed, imposing periodic review requirements on state regulators and potentially destabilizing long-standing regulatory practices.

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Bill Summary · HB 1183

Legislative bill overview

HB 1183 would modify Mississippi's Administrative Procedures Act to establish automatic expiration dates for certain agency rules unless they are affirmatively renewed or reauthorized. This represents a "sunset provision" approach to regulatory oversight, requiring periodic legislative or agency review rather than allowing rules to remain indefinitely in effect.

Why is this important

Sunset clauses aim to prevent regulatory accumulation and ensure outdated rules don't persist without active reconsideration. However, the bill directly affects how state agencies operate and could significantly alter the stability and predictability of Mississippi's regulatory environment depending on implementation details like which rules qualify and the renewal timeline.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory uncertainty: Businesses relying on stable rules may face disruption if rules expire and renewal processes are delayed or contentious
  • Administrative burden: Agencies would need to regularly justify and renew rules, potentially diverting resources from other functions
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's language about "certain agency rules" leaves unclear which rules would be subject to expiration, creating implementation questions
  • Legislature's workload: If repeal requires legislative action rather than automatic agency renewal, it could create a significant procedural bottleneck

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

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