MA S1865

Bill

To require periodic regulatory review at the Department of Revenue

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to require periodic regulatory review at the Department of Revenue. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Revenue in Massachusetts to review its rules and regulations at least once every five years. The commissioner of the Department of Revenue must evaluate the need, clarity, and relevance of the regulations using specific criteria, such as the scope and intent of the statutory authority, the benefits and costs to the Commonwealth, the burden on taxpayers, the impact of cumulative regulations, and the appearance of duplicative regulations. The commissioner must then report the findings and recommendations, along with any proposed regulatory or legislative changes, to the governor, relevant legislative committees, and the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means by December 31 of each year a report is due.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Donald Humason (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2569 (on 02/27/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1865

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1865
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1865.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2442	Regarding economic development to enable state residents to attract out-of-state businesses through financial incentives	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H2598	Relative to equalizing the Department of Revenue interest rates	Accompanied H2512	Similar To
S1419	Relative to the lawful sale of handguns	Accompanied a study order, see S2565	Similar To
S1421	Clarifying firearms oversight	Accompanied a study order, see S2565	Similar To
S1725	Relative to equalizing the Department of Revenue interest rates	Accompanied H2512	Similar To
S1928	To equitably support enhanced 911 service	Accompanied a study order, see S2552	Similar To
S2013	Ensuring public safety at natural gas sites	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S2072	Relative to the registration and insurance of motorized scooters in the Commonwealth	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To
S2569	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to state administration and regulatory oversight issues	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S702	To establish the family caregiver tax credit	Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session	Similar To

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