How is a regulation promulgated?
A regulation is created, amended, or repealed through a regulatory action. Typically, regulatory actions take about 18 months from start to finish. The purpose of a regulatory action is to ensure that the public has an opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process and that all perspectives are considered in the development of a final regulation. In addition, proposed regulations must meet the Governor’s policy goals as set out in his Executive Order and are usually subject to an economic impact analysis. Unless there are special circumstances each regulatory action goes through a standard three stage process giving state decision makers, businesses and the public ample opportunity to scrutinize the proposed change and provide recommendations and feedback. Charts outlining the regulatory process. Details of the different stage types and special circumstances.
