An act to amend Sections 18930 and 18940.5 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to building standards.
Impact
The implementation of AB 2044 is expected to ensure that building standards reflect a thorough consideration of compliance costs and benefits, thus enhancing accountability and transparency in the regulatory process. It underscores the importance of understanding the economic implications of new regulations on businesses and property owners. By making these disclosures mandatory, the bill aims to protect public interests while ensuring that regulations are economically viable and not overly burdensome.
Summary
Assembly Bill 2044, introduced by Assembly Member Petrie-Norris, seeks to amend sections of the California Health and Safety Code concerning building standards, particularly focusing on the approval or adoption process mandated for these standards. Under existing law, all state agencies proposing a building standard must submit an initial statement of reasons that includes estimated costs of compliance, potential benefits, and relevant assumptions. AB 2044 reinforces this requirement by stipulating that if a proposed building standard is accompanied by an incomplete cost estimate, the California Building Standards Commission is prohibited from approving or adopting it.
Contention
Potential points of contention surrounding AB 2044 stem from concerns that stringent regulations might impede innovation and efficiency within the construction industry. Some stakeholders may argue that the requirement for detailed cost estimations prior to the approval of building standards could slow down the regulatory process, resulting in delays that could affect public safety and timely project completions. Additionally, the balancing act between environmental considerations, safety, and the economic impact of compliance costs could lead to debates among various interest groups.
Amends the composition of the building code standards committee and would make several technical amendments relative to the building code office and would establish a state building code office within the office of state fire marshal.
Amends the composition of the building code standards committee and would make several technical amendments relative to the building code office and would establish a state building code office within the office of state fire marshal.
Administrative procedure: rules; adoption of rules by state agencies more stringent than federal regulations; prohibit. Amends secs. 32 & 45 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.232 & 24.245).
Administrative procedure: rules; adoption of rules by state agencies more stringent than federal regulations; prohibit. Amends secs. 32 & 45 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.232 & 24.245).
An Act to amend and reenact ยงยง 54.1-4400 and 54.1-4409.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Accountancy; licensing requirements; inactive and emeritus status.