California SB986 amends regulations review process for state agencies.

California SB986 amends the Government Code to revise the review process for regulations proposed by state agencies. The bill mandates that the Office of Administrative Law review all regulations for necessity, authority, clarity, consistency, and reference. It requires agencies to consider economic impacts on businesses, including small businesses, and to prepare impact analyses. Major regulations must undergo legislative review and cannot take effect without legislative approval.

California SB986 amends regulations review process for state agencies.

California SB986 amends the Government Code to revise the review process for regulations proposed by state agencies. The bill mandates that the Office of Administrative Law review all regulations for necessity, authority, clarity, consistency, and reference. It requires agencies to consider economic impacts on businesses, including small businesses, and to prepare impact analyses. Major regulations must undergo legislative review and cannot take effect without legislative approval.