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PA SB810
PA SB810Further providing for definitions, for proposed regulations and procedures for review and for final-form regulations and final-omitted regulations and procedures for review; providing for regulations deemed withdrawn; further providing for procedures for subsequent review of disapproved final-form or final-omitted regulations; providing for concurrent resolution required for economically significant regulations; further providing for existing regulations; and providing for State agency regulator
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Introduced
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
In Committee
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), entitled "An act providing for independent oversight and review of regulations, creating an Independent Regulatory Review Commission, providing for its powers and duties and making repeals," further providing for definitions, for proposed regulations and procedures for review and for final-form regulations and final-omitted regulations and procedures for review; providing for regulations deemed withdrawn; further providing for procedures for subsequent review of disapproved final-form or final-omitted regulations; providing for concurrent resolution required for economically significant regulations; further providing for existing regulations; and providing for State agency regulatory compliance officers and for Office of Government Efficiency.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Regulatory Review Act to enhance oversight of state regulations and create new government efficiency mechanisms. It introduces several key changes, including defining an "economically significant regulation" as one that may result in over $1 million in annual costs, establishing a new Office of Government Efficiency to systematically review existing statutes and regulations, and creating a state agency regulatory compliance officer role in each agency. The bill strengthens the review process for new regulations by requiring more detailed cost estimates, mandating public hearings for economically significant regulations, and implementing a more complex approval process involving legislative committees and concurrent resolutions. It also requires agencies to identify at least two existing regulations for repeal when creating a new regulation and establishes a mechanism for businesses to seek guidance on regulatory compliance before facing penalties. The new Office of Government Efficiency will have broad powers to review and recommend changes to existing regulations, with a focus on eliminating unnecessary or burdensome rules, and will be required to submit an annual report to the General Assembly and Governor detailing its recommendations and progress. The bill aims to improve regulatory transparency, reduce economic burden, and create more responsive government oversight mechanisms.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R)*,
Rosemary Brown (R),
Scott Hutchinson (R),
Scott Martin (R),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Greg Rothman (R),
Pat Stefano (R),
Judy Ward (R),
Last Action
Referred to Intergovernmental Operations (on 05/30/2025)
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