The bill, known as General Assembly Committee Bill No. 6073, proposes changes to the process and timeline for reviewing existing regulations of Connecticut state agencies. It amends Section 4-189i of the general statutes by replacing the previous deadline of July 1, 2017, with a new deadline of June 30, 2027, for agencies to submit their regulatory reviews. The bill mandates that agencies conduct a comprehensive review of their existing regulations, including recommendations for reducing the number and length of regulations, identifying obsolete or ineffective regulations, and suggesting circumstances for waivers. Additionally, it requires agencies to submit a summary of their review results to the relevant committee and the regulation review committee by January 1, 2028, and every seven years thereafter.

The bill also introduces a new provision that allows the committee of cognizance to hold a public hearing within ninety days of receiving an agency's review and to make the review available to the public beforehand. If an agency fails to conduct a satisfactory review, the committee may take action, including conducting its own review or introducing legislation to compel the agency to amend or repeal regulations. Furthermore, the definition of "existing regulation" is updated to refer to regulations adopted no later than one year prior to the scheduled review date. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the regulatory review process and ensure that regulations remain relevant and effective.

Statutes affected:
Committee Bill: 4-189i