BOSTON – Gov. Charlie D. Baker this month signed an executive order immediately initiating a comprehensive review process for all regulations enforced by the executive branch.
The order left in place the regulatory pause announced by the administration earlier this year.
According to a statement, executive-branch agencies will be charged with ensuring each regulation is “clear and concise” and that any newly proposed regulations are measured for their potential impact on businesses of all sizes, as well as municipalities and nonprofits. Agencies will submit regulatory proposals and impact statements for review by the secretary of administration and finance, who will establish a process for encouraging public input, standards and schedules. The business and competitiveness impact statements will also be made available on the state’s website.
Only regulations mandated by law or essential to the health, safety, environment or welfare of the state’s residents will be retained or modified.
