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This bill establishes a Special Committee on Regulatory Review to provide legislative oversight of routine technical rules (administrative regulations that involve minor, non-controversial changes to existing rules). The committee will consist of 12 members - 6 from the Senate and 6 from the House of Representatives - with equal representation from the two largest political parties in each chamber. The committee's primary responsibilities include reviewing proposed routine technical rules to assess their necessity, efficiency, and public benefit, with the power to approve rules as-is, approve with modifications, or reject them entirely. Beginning in 2028, the committee will submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing the routine technical rules reviewed in the previous calendar year, along with potential recommendations for improving the rule-making process and inter-branch collaboration. By February 1, 2026, the committee is required to propose legislation that will formally incorporate its review process into existing administrative rule-making statutes, thereby creating a structured mechanism for legislative input into routine technical rule development.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1372&snum=132