Connecticut House Bill HB05358

Connecticut 2014 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/26/14
• Refer: 2/26/14

Caption

An Act Authorizing The Regulation Review Committee To Recommend The Repeal Of Obsolete Or Burdensome Regulations.

Impact

If passed, HB05358 would significantly influence how state agencies are governed by giving the Regulation Review Committee the authority to critically evaluate current regulations. The committee will assess whether certain regulations are obsolete or overly burdensome for those required to comply with them. Following public hearings to gather testimonials from both agencies and the public, the committee could recommend the repeal of specific regulations, thereby simplifying compliance requirements and potentially reducing regulatory burdens on businesses and individuals alike.

Summary

House Bill 05358, titled 'An Act Authorizing The Regulation Review Committee To Recommend The Repeal Of Obsolete Or Burdensome Regulations', is aimed at enhancing the efficiency of state regulations by empowering the Regulation Review Committee to identify and suggest repeals of outdated or overly burdensome regulations. This act seeks to streamline regulatory processes and ensure that regulations serve their intended purpose without unnecessarily hindering compliance for affected entities. The proposed changes will take effect on October 1, 2014.

Contention

The intent of empowering the Regulation Review Committee raises questions about how agencies will balance regulatory oversight with the need for efficiency and flexibility. Proponents of the bill argue that it allows for a more responsive regulatory framework, while critics might express concern over the potential for essential regulations to be repealed without adequate consideration of their implications. Furthermore, the public hearing aspect emphasizes transparency, yet the effectiveness of public testimony in influencing the committee's decisions remains to be seen.