Bill > S00930

This bill establishes a nine-member task force to conduct a comprehensive review of the state administrative procedure act, which was originally enacted in 1975 to create a uniform process for administrative rulemaking, adjudication, and licensing. The task force will include members appointed by the governor, senate leadership, assembly leadership, and minority leaders, all of whom must have experience in regulatory law, administrative law, or representation of regulated industries. The task force is charged with examining the efficiency of the current rulemaking process, evaluating whether existing rules are consistent and not overly burdensome, and holding public hearings across the state to gather input from small businesses, agricultural communities, and citizens. By December 31, 2026, the task force must submit a detailed report to state leadership with recommendations for amendments to the administrative procedure act, guided by principles such as conducting risk assessments using best available data, performing cost-benefit analyses, ensuring transparent public review, maintaining legislative and judicial oversight, and prioritizing compliance over enforcement. While task force members will not receive compensation, they will be reimbursed for necessary expenses and will have access to state resources to support their review. The bill aims to modernize and improve the state's administrative rulemaking process to make it more efficient and responsive to stakeholder needs.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S930