2013 House Bill 4242 / Public Act 200

Raise burden of proof to justify new government regulations

Introduced in the House

Feb. 12, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Ken Goike (R-33)

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”.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

May 7, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 9, 2013

Amendment offered

To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect 90 days after it is enacted.

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 14, 2013

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 15, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Nov. 12, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 3, 2013

Passed in the Senate 26 to 11 (details)

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”.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 17, 2013