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This bill requires New York state agencies to review and recommend repeals for regulations that hinder economic growth, aiming to repeal at least 1,000 such rules.
Why it matters
Establishes a comprehensive review. The bill mandates that every state agency must submit a full list of their regulations, along with justifications and recommendations for repeal if any are no longer necessary. This could uncover outdated or redundant rules that burden businesses and individuals.
Focuses on economic impact. The Department of Economic Development and the Administrative Regulations Review Commission are specifically instructed to identify rules that hinder economic growth and job creation, signaling a prioritization of regulatory reform to boost the state’s economy.
Sets a concrete repeal target and timeline. By requiring the governor to identify and repeal at least 1,000 regulations by a set date, the bill creates accountability and urgency, potentially leading to a significant reduction in regulatory complexity.
Involves public transparency and stakeholder consultation. The process includes publishing the proposed repeals for public awareness and mandates consultation with local and regional economic entities, giving businesses and communities a chance to weigh in on which regulations should be eliminated.
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Cut Unnecessary State Regulations
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History
- Referred to commerce, economic development and small business
- Print number 185a
- Amend and recommit to commerce, economic development and small business
- Referred to commerce, economic development and small business
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Cut Unnecessary State Rules
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor David DiPietro
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STATE OF NEW YORK
185--A
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE (Prefiled)
January 4, 2017
Introduced by Sens. MARCHIONE, DeFRANCISCO, FELDER, GALLIVAN, HELMING, ORTT, RITCHIE, SEWARD -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee
AN ACT relating to rules and regulations of the state
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Every state agency, department, public benefit corporation, or authority with legislative authorization to promulgate regulations shall prepare and submit to the governor, temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, minority leaders of the senate and assembly, commissioners of the Administrative Regulations Review Commission (ARRC), and the department of economic development, on or before August 31, 2018, the following:
a. a comprehensive list of their adopted rules and regulations;
b. an explanation of the agency's or authority's need for the rule or regulation; and
c. if no longer necessary, a recommendation for repeal.
§ 2. On or before November 30, 2018, the department of economic development shall review the lists developed pursuant to section one of this act and make recommendations to repeal regulations that otherwise are an impediment to economic growth and job creation. The department shall consult with local and regional economic development entities prior to issuing its recommendation. The chairpersons of ARRC shall likewise review the lists developed pursuant to section one of this act and make recommendations to repeal regulations that otherwise are an impediment to economic growth and job creation.
§ 3. a. On or before December 31, 2018, the governor shall identify at least one thousand adopted rules or regulations to repeal, including any
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rule or regulation that is an impediment to economic growth and job creation, which is not outweighed by substantial state regulatory interest. The governor shall provide a copy of this list to the temporary president of the senate, speaker of the assembly, minority leaders of the senate and assembly, commissioners of the Administrative Regulations Review Commission (ARRC), and the department of economic development.
b. Such rules and regulations identified for repeal shall be published in the state register for a period of no less than forty-five days.
§ 4. On or before April 1, 2019, the governor shall repeal at least one thousand rules or regulations in accordance with established procedure set out in subdivision 1 of section 202 of the state administrative procedure act.
§ 5. This act shall take effect immediately.
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act relating to rules and regulations of the state
Purpose
This bill seeks to start the process of repealing agency rules and regu- lations that are an impediment to economic growth and job creation by establishing a timetable for state agencies to identify rules that should or could be repealed, for the Department of Economic Development to review and make recommendations with respect to such rules, to have the Governor identify at least 1,000 rules to repeal and for repeal of the identified rules
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill directs state agencies, departments, public bene- fit corporations and authorities to submit to the Governor, the legisla- tive leaders and ARRC by 8/31/2018 a comprehensive list of adopted rules and regulations, an explanation of the agency's need for each such rule or regulation, and those no longer necessary with a recommendation for repeal.
Section 2 requires the Department of Economic Development to review the lists established pursuant to section 1 and to make recommendation for repeal of rules or regulations that are an impediment to economic growth and job creation by 11/30/2018. ARRC shall also review the lists and make similar recommendations.
Section 3 of the bill requires the Governor, by 12/31/2018, to identify at least 1,000 rules or regulations to repeal, including any that are an impediment to economic growth and job creation
Section 4 of the bill requires the Governor to repeal at least 1,000 rules or regulations, following SAPA procedures, by April 1, 2019.
Existing law
Current law does not provide either a requirement or timetable for repeal of unnecessary state rules and regulations and those that are impediments to economic growth and job creation.
Justification
New York's Code of Rules and Regulations is comprised of 23 Titles in 83 volumes. This legislation is modeled on a successful effort in the State of Florida that led to more than 3,000 rules and regulations being iden- tified for repeal or revision. Excessive state agency rules and regu- lations add costs to small business, stifle innovation and make New York less competitive than other states In order to create a pro- job growth climate in this state, we need to clear away all unnecessary state regu- lation that serves no legitimate government purpose.
Legislative history
2015-16: Referred to Commerce, Economic Development, and Small Business 2014: Referred to Commerce, Economic Development, and Small Business 2013: Passed Senate
Effective date
Immediately
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