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HB 2632

regulatory costs; rulemaking; legislative ratification

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Alex Kolodin

Arizona bill requiring legislature to ratify state agency rules exceeding cost thresholds before implementation, shifting regulatory authority from executive to legislative branch.

Senate Second Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 2632

Legislative bill overview

HB 2632 requires the Arizona legislature to ratify any state agency rule that imposes regulatory costs exceeding a specified threshold before the rule can take effect. The bill establishes a legislative oversight mechanism for significant regulations, giving lawmakers direct approval authority over major agency rulemaking decisions.

Why is this important

This bill fundamentally shifts regulatory power from executive agencies to the legislature by making high-cost rules subject to legislative veto. It affects how quickly and extensively Arizona agencies can implement new regulations across health, safety, environmental, and business sectors—potentially impacting everything from workplace standards to environmental protections.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and measurement disputes: Determining what constitutes "regulatory costs" and how to calculate them objectively could be contentious, with businesses and agencies disagreeing on methodology
  • Legislative capacity concerns: The legislature may lack technical expertise to meaningfully evaluate complex scientific or technical regulations, potentially leading to approval of inadequate rules or delays in necessary protections
  • Agency efficiency vs. accountability trade-off: Requiring legislative ratification could slow implementation of urgent regulations (public health crises, safety hazards) while supporters argue it prevents overreach and excessive bureaucratic rule-making

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

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