HB1023

Mississippi HB1023 requires state agencies to repeal at least two existing rules when proposing a new rule.

Mississippi HB1023 amends the Mississippi Code to require state agencies to identify at least two existing rules to be repealed when proposing a new rule. The bill mandates that agencies include the rules to be repealed in their public rule-making docket, notice of proposed rule adoption, and economic impact statement. The new rule and the repeal of the identified existing rules must take effect simultaneously. The bill also requires agencies to maintain an official rule-making record for each rule, including the identified rules to be repealed.