Bill
SB 2786
Overview: SB 2786 - Ending Agency Overreach Act; enact.Purpose and Intent: The goal of this bill is to limit the regulatory authority and rulemaking power of state agencies. The in
Overview: SB 2786 - Ending Agency Overreach Act; enact.
Purpose and Intent: The goal of this bill is to limit the regulatory authority and rulemaking power of state agencies. The intent is to curb perceived overreach and excessive regulation by government bureaucracies.
Key Provisions:
- Requires state agencies to obtain legislative approval before adopting any new rules or regulations.
- Mandates that agencies conduct a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for all proposed regulations.
- Allows the legislature to unilaterally repeal any agency rule or regulation.
- Subjects agency heads to potential removal for failure to comply with the act's requirements.
Affected Parties and Impacts: This legislation would significantly impact the operations of state agencies by constraining their regulatory authority. Businesses and individuals subject to agency oversight and rules would be affected, potentially experiencing reduced regulation but also less agency responsiveness to emerging issues.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: SB 2786 was introduced but ultimately died in committee, failing to advance further in the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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