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H 907

An act relating to legislative review of reporting requirements

2025-2026 Regular Session

H 907 establishes legislative oversight to periodically review and potentially eliminate or modify state reporting requirements to reduce regulatory burden.

House message: Governor approved bill on June 17, 2026
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Bill Summary · H 907

Legislative bill overview

H 907 establishes a legislative review process for state reporting requirements, likely creating a mechanism for lawmakers to systematically evaluate, modify, or eliminate existing reporting mandates imposed on agencies, businesses, or individuals. The bill appears designed to reduce regulatory burden by giving the legislature periodic oversight of accumulated reporting obligations. Specific details on the review timeline, scope, and enforcement mechanisms are not available from the bill's current status.

Why is this important

Reporting requirements accumulate over decades as legislatures add new compliance mandates without retiring old ones, creating substantial costs for state agencies and regulated entities. A systematic review process could identify outdated, redundant, or ineffective reporting obligations, potentially saving state resources and reducing compliance costs. However, reporting requirements often serve important transparency, accountability, or safety functions, so eliminating them requires careful analysis.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope definition: Disagreement over which reporting requirements qualify for review (agency-to-agency vs. public reporting vs. all mandates) could determine the bill's practical impact
  • Review standards: Whether the legislature will use cost-benefit analysis, necessity tests, or other criteria to evaluate requirements—some stakeholders may want stricter retention standards than others
  • Exemptions: Negotiations over which reporting requirements (environmental, safety, financial) should be protected from elimination or modification

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

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