SB1343 is a bill that amends existing Arizona law regarding the review and expiration of agency rules, particularly those related to occupational licenses. The bill requires that any rule concerning occupational licenses must automatically expire at the end of a five-year review period unless the agency readopts the rule in accordance with statutory requirements, justifies any greater burdens imposed by Arizona compared to neighboring states, and publishes a report including analysis and responses to public comments on the agency's website. The automatic expiration does not apply to rules required for compliance with federal law or to receive federal funds. Additionally, the bill mandates that any analysis of a rule's economic impact must use actual data from the last five years rather than estimates.

The bill also includes technical and conforming changes, such as updating references to subsections and correcting typographical errors. It specifies that if an occupational licensing agency does not timely adopt its rules as required, those rules will expire, and the Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) must publish a notice of expiration, notify the Secretary of State to remove the rules from the code, and inform the agency that the rules are no longer enforceable. The bill was vetoed by the Governor, who stated that the existing rulemaking process is rigorous, transparent, and essential for state government function.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1011, 41-1051, 41-1056, 38-211, 38-291, 38-295, 41-1027, 41-1052
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-1011, 41-1051, 41-1056, 38-211, 38-291, 38-295, 41-1027, 41-1052