HB465 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jim McClendon
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Administrative Procedure Act, proposed rule changes, posting on website, business authorized to object, agency required to file a Business Economic Impact Statement with committee and Legislative Reference Service, review of all rules, Red Tape Reduction Act, Sec. 41-22-5.1 am'd.
Summary: HB465 would extend the effective date of certain licensing or certification agency rules for two months when the Joint Committee determines a Business Economic Impact Statement is warranted under the Red Tape Reduction Act.
What This Bill Does
It targets rules from agencies that mainly certify or license functions and are usually exempt from the act. If the Joint Committee finds that a proposed rule would negatively impact business and a BEIS is warranted, the rule’s effective date is delayed by two calendar months. The bill also strengthens requirements to post rule text, notify interested parties, file and publish a BEIS, and consider ways to reduce business impact.

Who It Affects
Businesses that would be affected by proposed agency rules, particularly those regulated by licensing or certification agencies, who may see delayed rule effectiveness and access to BEIS information.
State agencies with licensing or certification responsibilities, which would be subject to BEIS requirements and potential rule delays when the committee determines negative business impact.

Key Provisions
Extends the rule's effective date by two calendar months for certain licensing/certification agency rules when the committee determines a BEIS is warranted due to potential negative business impact.
Requires agencies to post the text of proposed rules on their website and to notify interested parties who register to receive such proposals.
Requires preparation and submission of a Business Economic Impact Statement (BEIS) with estimated number of affected businesses and anticipated costs; BEIS must be filed with the Legislative Reference Service and be publicly accessible.
Authorizes the committee to require analysis of measures to reduce impact, such as less stringent requirements, looser deadlines, consolidation, or performance-based standards.
Clarifies that licensing/certification agencies are generally exempt from BEIS requirements unless the committee writes that BEIS is warranted, and specifies the timing for the extended effective date once warranted.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Administrative Law and Procedure