An Act to amend 227.137 (3) (b) 2., 227.139 (1), 227.139 (2) (b) and 227.40 (4) (a); to create 227.11 (5) of the statutes; Relating to: requirements for proposed administrative rules that impose costs. (FE)
Impact
The reduction in the cost threshold is significant as it may lead to increased regulatory reviews and potentially more stringent scrutiny of proposed rules. By focusing on rules that entail a lower cost burden, the bill intends to protect businesses and local governments from regulations that could impose substantial financial burdens. The bill also explicitly prohibits agencies from circumventing this requirement by issuing multiple related rules that could have been unified into a single rule, thereby ensuring that oversight remains stringent.
Summary
Senate Bill 979 aims to amend existing laws regarding proposed administrative rules that impose costs on businesses, local governments, and individuals. Currently, agencies must halt the rule-making process for any proposed administrative rule that is expected to pass along $10 million or more in costs over a two-year period. SB979 seeks to lower this threshold from $10 million to $4 million, thereby allowing more scrutiny over the economic impact of regulatory changes on various stakeholders.
Contention
While proponents argue that SB979 will enhance transparency and accountability in the rule-making process, opponents might view the legislation as an overreach that could stifle necessary regulatory actions. Critics may contend that by enforcing stricter cost implications, the bill could hinder agencies' abilities to enact or modify rules needed for public health, safety, or environmental protection by placing additional barriers in the rule-setting processes.
Crossfiled
An Act to amend 227.137 (3) (b) 2., 227.139 (1), 227.139 (2) (b) and 227.40 (4) (a); to create 227.11 (5) of the statutes; Relating to: requirements for proposed administrative rules that impose costs. (FE)
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).
Administrative procedure: rules; process for promulgating rules and creation of the joint committee on regulatory oversight and administrative review; provide for. Amends, adds & repeals (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5817'26
Requires agencies preparing economic impact statements for small businesses contain findings that the anticipated compliance costs of a proposed rule scale proportionally with the business size, and do not impose fixed costs that favor larger businesses.
Requires agencies preparing economic impact statements for small businesses contain findings that the anticipated compliance costs of a proposed rule scale proportionally with the business size, and do not impose fixed costs that favor larger businesses.