2011 House Bill 4326

Ban state regulations more stringent than federal standards

Introduced in the House

Feb. 23, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Farrington (R-30)

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.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 25, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 15, 2011

Substitute offered

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

Amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Irwin (D-53)

To not extend the proposed restriction to administrative rules and regulations that apply to the Great Lakes.

The amendment failed by voice vote

June 16, 2011

Passed in the House 60 to 48 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 21, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development

Nov. 3, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 9, 2011

Substitute offered

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

Nov. 10, 2011

Passed in the Senate 25 to 11 (details)

To prohibit a state department or agency from promulgating rules more stringent than required by applicable federal standards.

Received in the House

Nov. 10, 2011

Dec. 1, 2011

Passed in the House 59 to 48 (details)

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 6, 2011