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AI Summary
This bill mandates a survey of the Illinois Administrative Code to assess restrictions on the private sector and local governments, utilizing AI for analysis.
Business Impact
If you operate a business in Illinois, you must be prepared for potential changes in regulations based on the Auditor General's report within 2 years.
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— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
HB1937 requires the Illinois Auditor General to survey the Administrative Code for mandates affecting the private sector and local governments. It allows for the use of artificial intelligence in this process and sets deadlines for follow-up reports and compliance actions by state agencies. This bill could significantly impact regulatory burdens on businesses operating in Illinois.
Key Provisions
- Auditor General to survey the Illinois Administrative Code for mandates on private sector and local governments.
- Allows use of artificial intelligence in the survey process.
- State agencies must submit follow-up reports within 9 months of the Auditor General's report.
- Joint Committee on Administrative Rules to supervise and report on compliance.
- Agencies must reduce mandates to 250,000 or 80% of the original amount, whichever is lesser, within 2 years.
- Final report on compliance to be submitted by the Joint Committee after implementation.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to Rules Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Jed Davis R | Sponsor | HD-075 |
Compliance Checklist
Conduct a survey of mandates and restrictions as per the Auditor General's report.
Who: Auditor General
Deadline: Within 2 years of the effective date of the Act.
Penalty: Non-compliance may lead to regulatory scrutiny.
Who: Auditor General
Deadline: Within 2 years of the effective date of the Act.
Penalty: Non-compliance may lead to regulatory scrutiny.
Submit follow-up reports acknowledging findings.
Who: Each State agency
Deadline: Within 9 months of the Auditor General's report.
Penalty: Potential oversight by the Joint Committee.
Who: Each State agency
Deadline: Within 9 months of the Auditor General's report.
Penalty: Potential oversight by the Joint Committee.
Adopt, amend, or repeal rules to reduce mandates.
Who: Each State agency
Deadline: Within 2 years of the follow-up reports.
Penalty: Failure to comply may result in continued regulatory burdens.
Who: Each State agency
Deadline: Within 2 years of the follow-up reports.
Penalty: Failure to comply may result in continued regulatory burdens.
Full Legal Analysis
HB1937 amends the Illinois State Auditing Act and the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, requiring the Auditor General to conduct a survey of the Illinois Administrative Code. This survey aims to identify mandates and restrictions imposed on the private sector and local governments, with a report due within two years of the bill's effective date. The Auditor General may contract with private entities and utilize artificial intelligence to assist in this survey. Following the report, state agencies must submit follow-up reports acknowledging the findings and must take action to reduce the total number of mandates and restrictions to a specified threshold within two years. The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules will supervise these processes and report on compliance. This bill introduces a structured approach to regulatory review and reduction, potentially easing the burden on businesses and local governments in Illinois.
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