The creation of the House Committee of the Repealer is intended to streamline the legislative process by focusing on reducing unnecessary regulations that hinder business operations. By empowering a dedicated committee to compile suggestions for repeal, the bill aims to foster a more efficient regulatory environment. This could potentially lead to a reduction in regulatory burdens and may encourage new businesses to operate within the state, thereby promoting economic growth.
Summary
House Bill H7571 establishes the House Committee of the Repealer within the Rhode Island General Assembly. The primary purpose of this committee is to identify and suggest the repeal of outdated or non-business-friendly statutes and regulations. The committee is composed of six members, appointed by the Speaker of the House, not exceeding four from the same political party. This creates a structured method for gathering input from citizens, businesses, and government agencies regarding regulations that may be deemed archaic or burdensome.
Contention
While the bill presents an initiative towards regulatory reform, it may face criticisms regarding the perceived risk of undermining essential protections that regulations often provide. Opponents may voice concerns that repealing certain regulations, even if deemed outdated, could have adverse effects on public safety, health, or the environment. Thus, the effectiveness and implications of the committee's recommendations will need careful consideration to balance business interests with the welfare of the community.
Establishes the restrictive housing oversight committee ("committee") for the purpose of monitoring the use of restrictive housing (solitary confinement), as well as disciplinary and administrative confinement at the department of corrections.
Establishes the restrictive housing oversight committee ("committee") for the purpose of monitoring the use of restrictive housing (solitary confinement), as well as disciplinary and administrative confinement at the department of corrections.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; provision related to officeholders raising funds when facing a recall; modify, and require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; funds donated to a candidate for recall efforts; require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
A concurrent resolution recognizing wild rice as sacred and central to the culture and health of Indigenous Peoples in Minnesota and critical to the health and identity of all Minnesota citizens and ecosystems and establishing a commitment to passing legislation to protect wild rice and the freshwater resources upon which it depends.