HB1601

Further providing for definitions, for proposed regulations and procedures for review and for final-form regulations and final-omitted regulations and procedures for review; providing for regulations deemed withdrawn; further providing for procedures for subsequent review of disapproved final-form or final-omitted regulations; and providing for concurrent resolution required for economically significant regulations.

Introduced·6/16/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1601 amends the Regulatory Review Act to redefine "regulation" and establish new procedures for reviewing economically significant.

Pennsylvania HB1601 amends the Regulatory Review Act to redefine "regulation" and establish new procedures for reviewing economically significant regulations. The bill defines "economically significant regulation" as a regulation that may result in direct or indirect costs exceeding $1,000,000 annually. For such regulations, the General Assembly must adopt a concurrent resolution for approval. If the Governor vetoes the resolution, the General Assembly can override with a two-thirds vote.

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Current
Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jun 16, 2025

House

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations