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HB 6073

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROCESS AND TIMELINE FOR THE REVIEW OF EXISTING REGULATIONS OF CONNECTICUT STATE AGENCIES AND THE REPORTING OF IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN CONSULTANT STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Raghib Allie-Brennan and 10 co-sponsors

Connecticut requires state agencies to review regulations on set timelines and report implementation progress on consultant recommendations to the legislature.

FILE NO. 940
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Bill Summary · HB 6073

Legislative bill overview

HB 6073 establishes a mandatory process and timeline for Connecticut state agencies to review their existing regulations and report on implementation of consultant study recommendations. The bill creates structured deadlines and procedures for agencies to assess regulatory effectiveness and communicate progress on consultant-recommended changes to the legislature.

Why is this important

Regulatory review processes directly affect how efficiently government operates and how quickly agencies can modernize outdated rules. By establishing clear timelines and reporting requirements, this bill aims to reduce regulatory burden and ensure that consultant recommendations—which often represent investments in studying agency effectiveness—actually lead to tangible changes rather than gathering dust.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Agencies already managing limited budgets and staff must allocate resources to review processes and reporting; unclear whether timelines are realistic given agency capacity
  • Vagueness on enforcement: The bill doesn't explicitly specify consequences if agencies fail to meet deadlines or implement recommendations, potentially making requirements toothless
  • Consultant recommendation criteria: No clear definition of which consultant studies trigger the reporting requirement, potentially creating disputes over scope and applicability

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

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