Reestablish Sunrise Sunset Review Committee
If passed, HB 1081 will directly impact how regulatory agencies are monitored and maintained within the state. The reestablished committee will be tasked with the periodic review of each division and agency to determine whether they should continue to operate. This could streamline the legislative process and improve accountability by evaluating whether existing agencies still serve the public interest effectively. Additionally, it can influence how new regulations are introduced and assessed in terms of their potential impact on public health and safety.
House Bill 1081 seeks to reestablish the Committee for Sunrise and Sunset Review in Colorado, which is responsible for evaluating the necessity and continuation of various state divisions, boards, agencies, and advisory committees. The bill outlines the structure of this committee, comprising six legislators appointed by both the House and Senate leaders, with specific responsibilities for holding hearings and reviewing proposed regulations. The primary aim is to ensure that the regulation of professional and occupational groups is adequately justified through public hearings and assessments.
There may be discussions surrounding the adequacy and process used by the committee to evaluate the need for continuing or terminating certain agencies. Some stakeholders may believe that such reviews could lead to unnecessary bureaucratic delays or could disproportionately impact certain groups if not conducted thoroughly. Others might argue that streamlining these processes could enhance government effectiveness and ensure that regulations serve the community's best interests without creating burdensome oversight.