Connecticut 2012 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00390

Introduced

3/7/12

Refer

3/7/12

Caption

An Act Concerning The Purview Of The Legislative Regulation Review Committee.

Impact

The implementation of SB00390 is expected to have a significant impact on state laws concerning regulatory oversight. By empowering the regulation review committee to amend or eliminate outdated regulations, the bill could streamline compliance and reduce unnecessary burdens on individuals and businesses. The establishment of a public hearing requirement also introduces a layer of transparency and accountability in the regulatory process, ensuring that stakeholders have an opportunity to voice concerns regarding existing regulations.

Summary

SB00390, titled 'An Act Concerning The Purview Of The Legislative Regulation Review Committee', aims to expand the authority of the legislative regulation review committee. This act proposes that the committee can review any regulation set forth by state agencies to determine if they are obsolete, outdated, or overly burdensome on those required to comply. If the committee finds a regulation that meets these criteria, they may direct the relevant agency to amend or repeal the regulation following a public hearing. This process aims to streamline regulations and make them more manageable for the community affected by them.

Contention

While the bill promotes the idea of regulatory relief, there are points of contention among legislators and stakeholders. Opponents may argue that the bill could lead to the removal of essential regulations that protect public health and safety. The reliance on the regulation review committee to make these determinations may also raise concerns about the potential for political influence in regulatory decisions, particularly if regulations are deemed inconvenient for certain industries. The success of this bill will hinge on balancing regulatory relief with necessary protections for the public.

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