Bill > SB444

This bill amends the Regulatory Review Act to enhance oversight of significant government regulations. It introduces a definition for "economically significant regulation" as any regulation that may reasonably result in costs exceeding $1,000,000 annually to the Commonwealth, its political subdivisions, or the private sector. The bill requires agencies to submit detailed reports to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) for any economically significant regulation after it has been in effect for three years. These reports must comprehensively cover the regulation's implementation status, public feedback, intended effects, actual costs, efficiency measures, potential legal changes, and continued necessity. The IRRC will then review the report, collect public comments, and evaluate whether the regulation continues to serve the public interest, potentially recommending statutory changes. This bill aims to increase transparency, accountability, and effectiveness of government regulations by mandating thorough periodic reviews of rules that have substantial economic impacts.

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