Modifies the authority of the Department of Environmental Quality to enter into agreements with regulated entities to expedite or enhance a regulatory process.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Representative Lively,, Levy B,, Levy E,, Evans, Representative Boshart Davis,, Drazan,, Edwards,, Elmer,, Harbick,, McLain,, Nguyen D,, Owens,, Pham H,, Senator Anderson,, Meek,
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In House Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 House
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-03-13 House
Public Hearing held.
2025-01-17 House
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment.
2025-01-13 House
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This Act changes the way DEQ can agree to make a regulatory process work better or faster. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).
Modifies the authority of the Department of Environmental Quality to enter into agreements with regulated entities to expedite or enhance a regulatory process. Directs the Environmental Quality Commission to establish standards to guide the department in the exercise of the department's authority.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to Department of Environmental Quality regulatory processes; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee