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MS HB16

MS HB16
Administrative Procedures Act; require agencies to provide notice to Legislature and require Governor's approval if estimated cost of agency rule exceeds a certain amount.

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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 25-43-3.103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Notice Of A State Agency's Proposed Rule Adoption Include How Much The Proposed Rule Will Cost The State; To Require That A Copy Of The Notice Of Proposed Rule Adoption Be Provided To Each Member Of The Mississippi Legislature If The Estimated Cost Of The Proposed Rule Is $200,000.00 Or More Per Year Or $600,000.00 Or More Over Three Years; To Amend Section 25-43-3.105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That A Summary Of The Economic Impact Statement And The Proposed Rule Shall Be Forwarded To Each Member Of The Legislature At No Cost To The Member If The Estimated Cost Of The Proposed Rule Is $200,000.00 Or More Per Year Or $600,000.00 Or More Over Three Years; To Authorize The Legislature To Review, Make Objections To, And Make Written Recommendations For Changes To A Proposed Rule; To Provide That Such A Rule Will Not Become Effective Unless Approved By The Governor; To Amend Section 25-43-3.106, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Agency To Consider Any Objection Or Recommendation Made By The Legislature Before A Proposed Rule Is Adopted; To Amend Section 25-43-3.110, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Agency To Include The Governor's Approval Or Objection To The Rule In The Rule-making Record; To Amend Section 25-43-3.111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Rule Is Invalid Unless Adopted In Substantial Compliance With The Administrative Procedures Act As It Existed On The Date That The Rule Was Adopted; To Amend Sections 25-43-3.112 And 25-43-3.113, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Administrative Procedures Act in Mississippi to require state agencies to provide more information and seek additional approvals for proposed rules that have a significant financial impact. Specifically, if a proposed rule is estimated to cost the state $200,000 or more per year, or $600,000 or more over three years, the agency must include the estimated cost in its notice of proposed rule adoption and send a copy of this notice, along with a summary of the rule's economic impact, to every member of the Mississippi Legislature. The Legislature, through committee chairmen, will have the opportunity to review these rules, raise objections, and make recommendations for changes, though they cannot veto the rule. Crucially, any rule with an estimated cost exceeding these thresholds will not become effective unless it receives approval from the Governor, who must consider any legislative objections or recommendations before making a decision. The bill also mandates that agencies must consider legislative feedback before adopting a rule and that the Governor's approval or objection must be included in the official record of the rule-making process, ensuring greater legislative and executive oversight over significant agency regulations.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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