132nd MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 965		LR 2103(02)
	An Act to Require the Automatic Repealing of Agency Rules
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: State and Local Government
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Future biennium cost increase - All Funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	This bill will increase costs to the Secretary of State and all agencies within the executive branch by amending the Maine Administrative Procedure Act to provide that any agency rule that is adopted in accordance with the requirements of that Act on or before January 1, 2026 is automatically repealed on January 1, 2030 and any agency rule that is adopted after January 1, 2026 is automatically repealed 5 years from the date of final adoption. The bill requires the Secretary of State to provide notice to agencies regarding dates of automatic repeals no later than 18 months prior to the repeal date. Agencies may also submit to the Legislature requests that rules be renewed and not be subject to repeal for an additional 5 years.