Bill > HB2276

This bill introduces new requirements for state agencies when proposing rules that are estimated to significantly increase regulatory costs. Specifically, if a proposed rule is expected to increase regulatory costs in Arizona by more than $100,000 within five years, the agency must submit it to the Office of Economic Opportunity for review. If the office confirms that the potential cost increase exceeds $500,000, the rule cannot take effect without explicit legislative ratification through a new law. The Administrative Rules Oversight Committee must receive the proposed rule at least 30 days before the next legislative session, and any legislator can introduce a bill to ratify the rule. Agencies are prohibited from filing a final rule with the Secretary of State before obtaining legislative approval, and if the legislature does not ratify the rule during the current session, the agency must terminate the proposed rulemaking. Regulated individuals or legislators can request the Office of Economic Opportunity to review a proposed rule, and the bill does not apply to emergency rules or rules proposed by the Corporation Commission. Any rule subject to this process that is not ratified becomes void and unenforceable.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82036