Bill > HB11

This bill implements comprehensive changes to Ohio's administrative rulemaking process, focusing on increased legislative oversight and transparency of state agency regulations. The bill requires legislative approval for administrative rules that have significant fiscal impacts, mandating that any proposed rule estimated to increase state expenditures or compliance costs by $100,000 or more must be specifically authorized by the state legislature. It establishes a process where the chairs of the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review can request an independent third-party fiscal analysis of proposed rules, providing an additional layer of scrutiny. The bill also introduces new requirements for state agencies to publicly post policy documents and guidance documents on a centralized website, making regulatory information more accessible to the public. Furthermore, the bill creates a unified regulatory agenda process that requires state agencies to submit detailed information about proposed and existing regulations, including estimated costs, benefits, and potential economic impacts. Agencies must now balance new regulatory actions with deregulatory actions and adhere to an annual regulatory budget set by the director of budget and management. These provisions aim to increase accountability, reduce unnecessary regulatory burden, and provide more transparency in the state's administrative rulemaking process.

Government Affairs

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb11