Virginia 2023 Regular Session

Virginia House Bill HB329

Introduced
1/11/22  

Caption

Administrative Process Act; public notice and economic impact, prohibition on certain regulations.

Impact

The provisions of HB 329 directly affect how regulations are formulated and reviewed at the state level. By requiring agencies to articulate the potential economic impact of their proposed regulations, the bill seeks to mitigate any unintended consequences for businesses and localities. This greater scrutiny could lead to more sustainable regulatory practices, ensuring that regulations do not impose excessive financial burdens. Additionally, the proposed reforms aim to strike a balance between necessary regulatory oversight and the need to avoid stifling economic growth through overregulation.

Summary

House Bill 329 aims to reform the administrative process regarding public notice and the assessment of economic impacts associated with proposed regulations. A key focus of the bill is to enhance transparency and accountability in the regulatory process by mandating more rigorous public notice requirements. Agencies must now provide a detailed analysis of the economic impacts of their proposed regulations, ensuring that stakeholders are informed of potential costs and benefits before changes are enacted. This enhancement is intended to allow for better public participation and oversight during the regulatory process.

Contention

While HB 329 is largely viewed as a step towards improving regulatory processes, it has sparked debates regarding the balance of power between state agencies and legislative oversight. Some legislators argue that the economic impact assessments could lead to reduced responsiveness to emergent public health or safety issues if agencies become overly cautious in their regulatory approaches. Others raise concerns that the increased requirements for public notice and economic analyses may complicate and prolong the regulatory process, thus delaying much-needed regulations.

Companion Bills

VA HB329

Carry Over Administrative Process Act; public notice and economic impact, prohibition on certain regulations.

Previously Filed As

VA HB329

Administrative Process Act; public notice and economic impact, prohibition on certain regulations.

VA HB1934

Administrative Process Act; certain regulations to require legislative approval.

VA HB1418

Administrative Process Act; exempts certain rules of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission.

VA HB1366

Executive branch agencies; posting of regulations.

VA SB937

Administrative Process Act; provisional license to an assisted living facility or adult day center.

VA HB727

Administrative Process Act; emergency regulations for economic development projects.

VA SB1235

Administrative Procedure Act: adverse economic impact.

VA SB181

Administrative Procedure Act: repeal of regulations.

VA SB2559

Administrative Procedures Act; regulations having an economic impact over One Million Dollars must be ratified.

VA SB2301

Administrative Procedures Act; regulations having an economic impact over One Million Dollars must be ratified.

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