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Introduced
01/25/2021
01/25/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO RULEMAKING; PROHIBITING RULEMAKING DURING THE PERIOD OF A PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER UNLESS THE GOVERNOR PUBLICLY SETS FORTH THE NECESSITY FOR THE RULEMAKING IN AN EXECUTIVE ORDER; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits state agencies from making new rules or changing existing ones during a public health order, unless the governor publicly justifies the necessity for the rulemaking in an executive order. The governor's executive order must explain how the proposed rule changes impact consumer prices, business costs, the regulatory climate, and why the changes are the least restrictive means to achieve the public health and safety objectives. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Jack Chatfield (R)*,
Zachary Cook (R)*,
Randy Pettigrew (R)*,
Larry Scott (R)*,
Rebecca Dow (R),
Joshua Hernandez (R),
T. Lane (R),
Bill Rehm (R),
Last Action
House Local Government, Land Grants and Cultural Affairs Committee (08:30 2/3/2021 Room Zoom) (on 02/03/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=159&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0159.pdf |
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