Bill > AB1266

This bill requires certain large air districts (those with jurisdiction over geographic areas with populations over five million people or one-eighth of the state's population) to prepare a standardized regulatory impact analysis when proposing major regulations that would have an economic impact exceeding $50 million. A "major regulation" is defined as a proposed standard, rule, or regulation with significant economic consequences for California businesses and individuals. The bill aims to improve regulatory processes by providing more opportunities for public input and independent scrutiny of potential economic impacts. While these air districts will need to conduct a comprehensive analysis of potential economic effects, they are not required to submit the analysis to the Department of Finance for review, though they may choose to do so. If the Department of Finance does not review the analysis within 30 days, the district can proceed with adopting, amending, or repealing the regulation. The bill acknowledges that the additional regulatory requirements could impose new responsibilities on local air districts, but suggests that these agencies can likely fund the new requirements through existing service charges or fees. The legislation reflects a legislative intent to create a more transparent and iterative administrative process that allows affected parties to raise economic concerns early in the rulemaking process.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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