HCR2052 is a resolution that, if approved by voters, would statutorily authorize the Arizona Legislature to reject an approved administrative rule by concurrent resolution. The resolution outlines the process by which state agencies must seek approval from the Governor for any rulemaking, including regular, expedited, informal, formal, emergency, or exempt rulemaking. Agencies must justify their rulemaking by addressing specific criteria such as job creation, economic development, reduction of regulatory burden, public health and safety, compliance with court orders or federal law, and other stipulated justifications.

The resolution also stipulates that for every new rule requested by a state agency, at least three existing rules must be recommended for elimination, except in certain circumstances. The proposed legislation would allow the Legislature to void an administrative rule by concurrent resolution if it has been approved by the Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) and has become effective according to statutory rulemaking requirements. The resolution requires the Secretary of State to submit the proposition to voters at the next general election, and it would become effective upon voter approval and proclamation by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1039
House Engrossed Version: 41-1039