BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: April 15, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTABILITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Rudy Salas, Chair
AB 797
(Steinorth) - As Amended April 6, 2015
SUBJECT: Regulations: effective dates and legislative review
SUMMARY: Requires a copy of each major regulation submitted to
the Secretary of State (SOS) by the Office of Administrative Law
(OAL) to also be submitted to the appropriate Legislative policy
committees responsible for the subject matter of the regulation
for review.
EXISTING LAW: Requires the OAL to file a regulation or an order
of repeal with the SOS as specified. The Constitution of the
State of California grants the authority to the Legislature to
create, amend or repeal statute, as specified.
FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown
COMMENTS: The author argues that the bill improves transparency
of the rule making process and accountability to ensure that
major government regulations, those with a fiscal impact on
California's economy of $50 million or greater, face careful
scrutiny by elected officials. In 2011 the Little Hoover
Commission issued a report, Better Regulation: Improving
California's Rulemaking Process, and recommended major
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regulations be sent to the Legislature for review.
Currently the OAL publishes all adopted regulations, including
major regulations, in the California Regulatory Notice Register.
Additionally, the Department of Finance posts a list of major
regulations on its website.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
American Chemistry Council
Associated Builders and Contractors of California
California Association of Boutique & Breakfast Inns
California Business Properties Association
California Business Roundtable
California Chamber of Commerce
California Hotel & Lodging Association
California League of Food Processors
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California Manufacturers & Technology Association
Consumer Specialty Products Association
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation
National Federation of Independent Business
Southwest California Legislative Council
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
Western Growers Association
Opposition
None on file
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Analysis Prepared by:William Herms / A. & A.R. / (916) 319-3600