Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas House Bill HB2818

Introduced

3/5/24

Refer

3/5/24

Failed

4/30/24

Caption

Providing for a legislative review process and criteria when considering bills that propose new or additional occupational regulation, requiring the joint committee on administrative rules and regulations to review such bills and authorizing the joint committee to direct regulatory entities or to contract with a consulting firm to provide a report to the legislature to inform the legislature's consideration of such bill.

Impact

If enacted, HB2818 will significantly influence how occupational regulations are implemented in the state. The legislation specifies that no new regulation can be established unless it is determined that the unregulated occupation poses a significant threat to public welfare. Additionally, it focuses on using the least restrictive regulatory method necessary to achieve public protection, which may involve strategies such as bonding, registration, or certification rather than outright licensing. This approach seeks to balance the need for oversight with the goal of not restricting employment opportunities unnecessarily.

Summary

House Bill 2818 establishes a structured process for reviewing new or increased occupational regulations in Kansas. The bill mandates that the joint committee on administrative rules and regulations assess proposed measures before they are enacted. This review aims to ensure that any regulatory actions align with the public interest, particularly in protecting the general welfare of residents without imposing unnecessary burdens on their ability to pursue lawful occupations. It emphasizes evidence from regulatory bodies and provides a framework for evaluating the need for new regulations based on criteria such as potential harm to the public and economic impacts.

Contention

Notably, the bill intends to streamline the legislative process while increasing scrutiny over proposed regulations, which might lead to contention among various stakeholders. Proponents argue that this bill is critical for ensuring that any regulation introduced is justified by thorough evidence and that it serves the collective interest of public welfare. Opponents, however, could express concerns that the legislative review process could delay necessary regulations or create barriers for professions that genuinely need oversight, thus leading to potential public health or safety risks. The debate surrounding these issues will likely shape the reception and implementation of the bill.

Latest HB2818 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS SB559

Preserving child labor protections by requiring a legislative review process when considering bills proposing to reduce or eliminate child labor protections, providing that the joint committee on administrative rules and regulations review such bills and that the secretary of labor provide a report to the legislature to assist the legislature’s consideration of such bills.

KS SB229

Providing for occupational licensing annual reports to the joint committee on administrative rules and regulations and requiring that adoption of new occupational licenses and material changes to existing occupational licenses by a state agency be approved by joint resolution of the legislature.

KS SB30

Requiring that adoption of new occupational licensing requirements and material changes to existing occupational licenses by a state agency be approved by joint resolution of the legislature unless otherwise ratified by the legislature by the enactment of a bill and providing for notice to agencies and the legislature and a procedure for legislative review of such occupational licensing requirements.

KS AB2671

Regulations: legislative review: regulatory reform.

KS AB2

Regulations: legislative review: regulatory reform.

KS HB2648

Requiring the director of the budget to independently determine costs of compliance and implementation for all proposed rules and regulations and authorizing the director of the budget to disapprove proposed rules and regulations.

KS HB2291

Creating the regulatory relief division within the office of the attorney general and establishing the general regulatory sandbox program to waive or suspend rules and regulations for program participants.

KS SP0747

Joint Order, Providing Authorization to Committees of the Legislature to Report Out Bills to the First Special Session of the 131st Legislature

KS SB541

KS HB05496

An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Legislative Program Review And Investigations Committee Requiring Committees Of Cognizance To Conduct Reviews Under The Sunset Law.

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