HB16

Mississippi HB16 amends the Administrative Procedures Act to require legislative and gubernatorial approval for agency rules with significant costs.

Mississippi HB16 amends the Administrative Procedures Act to require agencies to notify the Legislature and obtain the Governor's approval for rules estimated to cost $200,000 or more annually, or $600,000 over three years. The bill mandates that agencies provide a summary of the economic impact statement and the proposed rule to each member of the Legislature if the estimated cost meets the specified thresholds. The rule cannot become effective unless approved by the Governor or their designee within 30 days of receiving the notice.