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SB 835

Secretary of State; requiring submission of certain agency actions for review; requiring board to abide by certain recommendations. Effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Julie Daniels and 1 co-sponsor

SB 835 mandates Secretary of State review of specified agency actions and requires boards to follow resulting recommendations, establishing new executive branch oversight.

CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 835

Legislative bill overview

SB 835 requires the Secretary of State to submit certain agency actions for review and mandates that boards abide by specific recommendations from this review process. The bill establishes a new oversight mechanism for executive branch activities, with an effective date specified in the legislation.

Why is this important

This bill would create or strengthen checks on executive agency authority by introducing a mandatory review process before certain actions take effect. Such oversight mechanisms can affect how quickly agencies implement policies and may influence regulatory decisions across state government.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's language regarding "certain agency actions" is vague—unclear which specific actions trigger the review requirement, potentially creating implementation confusion or unintended consequences
  • Board autonomy concerns: Requiring boards to "abide by certain recommendations" could be seen as either necessary oversight or as inappropriate legislative interference in independent board decision-making authority
  • Administrative burden: New review requirements may slow agency processes and create bottlenecks, particularly if the review procedures are not clearly defined or adequately resourced

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

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