Substitute House Bill No. 6073 revises the regulatory review process for Connecticut state agencies by repealing Section 4-189i and establishing a new framework that mandates each agency to submit a review of its existing regulations by February 1, 2026. The bill transfers the responsibility for setting individual review timelines to the Governor's office, while also requiring agencies to assess the effectiveness of their regulations and provide recommendations for reducing their number and length. The definition of "existing regulation" is expanded to include regulations adopted within one year prior to the review date, and new definitions related to consultants are introduced to highlight their role in assisting agencies.

Furthermore, the bill eliminates the previous requirement for legislative committees to create a seven-year review cycle and modifies the committees involved in the review process. Agencies must now submit a summary of their review results to the Regulation Review Committee and the Government Oversight Committee. Additionally, any state agency that contracts for consulting services costing $100,000 or more is required to report to the Government Oversight Committee within one year of receiving the consultant's final report, detailing the findings and any actions taken based on the recommendations. The provisions of the bill are set to take effect on October 1, 2025, with the consultant report requirements effective immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Committee Bill: 4-189i
GOS Joint Favorable: 4-189i
File No. 80: 4-189i
File No. 940: 4-189i