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NM HB159

NM HB159
Rulemaking During Public Health Orders


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Introduced
01/25/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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