Ohio SB445 mandates a 30% reduction in regulatory restrictions by state agencies over three years.

Ohio SB445 requires state agencies to reduce regulatory restrictions by 30% over three years. The reduction schedule is 10% by June 30, 2023, 20% by June 30, 2024, and the full 30% by June 30, 2025. Agencies must prepare and submit annual reports detailing their progress to the joint committee on agency rule review. After achieving the reduction, agencies cannot adopt new restrictions without removing at least two existing ones. Certain rules are exempt from this requirement, including internal management rules and emergency rules.

Ohio SB445 mandates a 30% reduction in regulatory restrictions by state agencies over three years.

Ohio SB445 requires state agencies to reduce regulatory restrictions by 30% over three years. The reduction schedule is 10% by June 30, 2023, 20% by June 30, 2024, and the full 30% by June 30, 2025. Agencies must prepare and submit annual reports detailing their progress to the joint committee on agency rule review. After achieving the reduction, agencies cannot adopt new restrictions without removing at least two existing ones. Certain rules are exempt from this requirement, including internal management rules and emergency rules.