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This bill, titled "Major regulations," proposes to add Section 11355 to the Government Code, requiring state agencies to obtain explicit legislative authorization before enacting any "major regulation," which is defined as a regulation expected to have an economic impact exceeding $50,000,000 on California businesses and individuals. Before a major regulation can be finalized, the agency must first complete a standardized regulatory impact analysis, submit it to the Department of Finance for review, and then propose legislation to the Legislature that expressly authorizes the adoption of that regulation. While this process is in place, the bill allows for emergency regulations that qualify as major regulations, but these can only remain in effect for 180 days and can be readopted twice for up to 90 days each, provided the agency completes the regulatory impact analysis and submits a legislative proposal for authorization. This measure aims to increase legislative oversight and democratic accountability for regulations with significant economic consequences.

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https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB885