Introduced by Rep. Jeff Farrington R-Utica on February 23, 2011
To prohibit a state department or agency from promulgating rules more stringent than required by applicable federal standards. The bill also requires systematic review of existing rules, establishes that agency bulletins, interpretative statements, etc. do not have the force of law, and more. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Regulatory Reform Committee on February 23, 2011
Reported in the House on May 25, 2011
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on June 15, 2011
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on June 15, 2011
Amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Irwin D-Ann Arbor on June 15, 2011
To not extend the proposed restriction to administrative rules and regulations that apply to the Great Lakes.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on June 15, 2011
Referred to the Senate Economic Development Committee on June 21, 2011
Reported in the Senate on November 3, 2011
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on November 9, 2011
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not have the systematic review of existing rules or restrictions on agency "bulletins," etc., which are now in House Bill 4340 and others.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on November 9, 2011