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For Immediate
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6/8/11
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Senate Passes Erickson Bill to Ensure State
Regulations are Based on Reliable Data
Renewed push to examine quality of data underlying state regulations.
Harrisburg - Legislation
sponsored by Sen. Ted Erickson (R-26) to help ensure that state
regulations are based on reliable data and sound science was unanimously
approved by the state Senate this week.
Senate Bill 263 would expand the scope of review by the Independent
Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) 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 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 overregulation that stifles
job growth and places an unnecessary burden on citizens," said Erickson.
The Senate approved
similar legislation last session, but it did not receive consideration
in the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 263 was sent to the House
for consideration.
CONTACT:
Tom Golden
(717) 787-1350
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