HB66 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Wes AllenSecretary

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Administrative procedures, minimum threshold for a proposed rule's eonomic impact set, measures to reduce cost of proposed rules, Secs. 31-3-2, 31-6-4, 31-12-1, 31-12-2 am'd.

Summary

HB 66 would raise the cost threshold and add upfront analysis and public-notice requirements before state agency rules can take effect.

What This Bill Does

It sets a $1,000,000 threshold for a proposed rule's estimated costs; if costs exceed that amount, the rule cannot take effect unless the Legislature approves it or the agency submits a germane modification to reduce costs below the threshold. If the estimated costs exceed $750,000, the Legislative Services Agency (Fiscal Division) will analyze the accuracy of the fiscal note. The bill allows legislators or the joint committee to require a Business Economic Impact Statement, and it requires agencies to publish BEIS data and public notices; it also creates procedures to reduce rule impact and delays rule effective dates if a BEIS is warranted. It also adds a five-year review process for existing rules, with sunset if not completed.

Who It Affects

• Businesses and residents: face potential changes in regulatory costs and reporting requirements; BEIS would quantify impact and can delay or modify rules to reduce costs.
• State agencies, the Joint Committee on Administrative Regulation Review, and lawmakers (including the Legislative Services Agency): must prepare and review BEIS, notify the public, analyze potential cost reductions, and decide whether rules may take effect.

Key Provisions

• Sets a $1,000,000 threshold for a proposed rule's implementation and compliance costs; rules exceeding this amount cannot take effect without legislative approval or a germane modification to lower costs.
• If BEIS estimated costs exceed $750,000, the Legislative Services Agency, Fiscal Division, will analyze the BEIS' accuracy and the agency's numbers.
• Allows any legislator or the joint committee to require a Business Economic Impact Statement for proposed rules.
• Requires agencies to post the rule text and BEIS on accessible websites and notify interested parties; BEIS must include estimated costs, affected number of businesses, and compliance costs.
• Provides options to reduce economic impact (fewer or simpler reporting, longer or shorter timelines, consolidation, and performance standards) as part of modifying rules to below the threshold.
• Delays rule effectiveness by 45 days if a BEIS is required and warranted, extending the usual effective date.
• Imposes a five-year review requirement for existing rules, with sunset if the review is not completed.
• Disapproval of a proposed rule by the committee can be appealed to the Lieutenant Governor; unresolved appeals may lead to deemed approval or suspension depending on outcomes.

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 Procedure