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HF 936

Cost-benefit analysis required for proposed administrative rules, adoption of certain rules prohibited, and notice to legislature upon adoption of exempt rules required.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Davis and 2 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill requiring cost-benefit analyses for administrative rules, prohibiting certain rules, and notifying legislature of exempt rule adoptions.

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Bill Summary · HF 936

Legislative bill overview

HF 936 requires state agencies to conduct cost-benefit analyses before adopting new administrative rules, prohibits adoption of certain rules, and mandates legislative notification when exempt rules are adopted. The bill imposes procedural requirements that would add scrutiny to the rulemaking process and create new restrictions on agency authority.

Why is this important

Administrative rules significantly affect Minnesota businesses, citizens, and government operations. This bill would slow rulemaking processes and potentially limit agency flexibility in responding to emerging issues, while also giving the legislature greater oversight of regulatory activity that has historically proceeded with minimal legislative involvement.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost-benefit analysis burden: Agencies argue that comprehensive analyses are time-consuming and expensive, potentially delaying necessary protections (environmental, health, safety) while businesses may support adding economic considerations to rulemaking
  • "Certain rules" prohibition ambiguity: The bill's language about which rules are prohibited is vague, potentially creating legal disputes and unclear application across different agencies and rule types
  • Legislative oversight expansion: The notice requirement may represent a significant shift in power dynamics, as legislators gain visibility into regulatory decisions previously made through established agency procedures with less formal legislative involvement

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

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