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Senate Passes Bill To Ensure State Regulations Based On Reliable Data
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The Senate this week passed Senate Bill 263 (Erickson-R-Delaware), legislation to help ensure state regulations are based on reliable data and sound science was unanimously approved by the state Senate this week. The would expand the scope of review by the Independent Regulatory Review Commission to include the examination of the quality of data, studies, reports and information underlying state regulations being implemented.
"Regulations have a wide, lasting impact, and government agencies should be required to demonstrate that the regulation is based upon empirical, replicable and testable information," said Sen. Erickson.
The state agency seeking to implement a regulation would have the responsibility to provide to the IRRC a sufficient description of any data upon which the regulation is based as well as a detailed explanation of how the data was obtained and why the data is acceptable.
"Reasonable regulations are a part of governing, but the data driving them needs to be clear and verifiable. That's the best way to prevent over regulation that stifles job growth and places an unnecessary burden on citizens," said Sen. Erickson.
The Senate approved similar legislation last session, but it did not receive consideration in the House.
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