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2013 House Bill 4242: Raise burden of proof to justify new government regulations
Public Act 200 of 2013
Introduced by Rep. Ken Goike (R) on February 12, 2013
To require government agencies to demonstrate that a rule they want to impose is “necessary and suitable to achieve its purpose in proportion to the burdens it places on individuals”. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Regulatory Reform Committee on February 12, 2013
Reported in the House on May 7, 2013
With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered in the House on May 9, 2013
To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect 90 days after it is enacted.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on May 9, 2013
Received in the Senate on May 15, 2013
Referred to the Senate Regulatory Reform Committee on May 15, 2013
Reported in the Senate on November 12, 2013
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on December 17, 2013