Honorable Carlos Uresti, Chair, House Committee on Government Reform
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Deputy Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3170 by Geren (Relating to legislative review and gubernatorial suspension of certain rules of state agencies.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill authorizes the chair of any standing committee of either house of the legislature to request the presiding officer of that house to initiate an independent review of a rule proposed or adopted by a state agency, unless the rule has been in effect for more than 180 days. The bill provides rules and procedures for the independent review of a rule.
The bill provides that on the request of the presiding officer of either house of the legislature, the governor, by proclamation, may suspend a rule adopted or proposed by a state agency.
The bill repeals current provisions relating to legislative review of proposed state agency rules.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.