HB 2594 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

GRRC; continuation

HB 2594 continues Arizona's Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) to review and approve or reject state agency rules, impact statements, and rule packages. The council will operate until July 1, 2029, after which it terminates, with related sections of law fully repealed by January 1, 2030. This bill directly affects state agencies that submit new regulations, requiring them to seek GRRC approval before implementation. The changes apply retroactively from July 1, 2025, ensuring existing rule review processes remain consistent under the continuation.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025

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Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version · 7 edits · Mar 10, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was substantially rewritten to clarify the Governor's Regulatory Review Council's structure, membership composition, and review procedures. Key changes include new requirements for independent constitutional review of rules, expanded petition rights for citizens, and a shortened council termination date from 2029 to 2027. The council's membership composition was also altered to change how members are appointed and who can serve as assistant director.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include new petition procedures for citizens to challenge agency rules and practices, and added requirements for the council to independently review rules for constitutional compliance.

TIMELINE

Council termination date changed from July 1, 2029 to July 1, 2027, with repeal of related statutes on January 1, 2028.

REQUIREMENT

New requirement for council staff to independently review rules for constitutionality separate from agency statutory justification.

New petition process allowing citizens to request council review of agency practices, substantive policy statements, and final rules.

Assistant director of department of administration may not serve as general counsel while overseeing council legal analysis.

Council must post notices on websites informing individuals of their right to petition for rule review.

ELIGIBILITY

Council membership composition changed from six members appointed by governor to a mix including appointments by Senate president, House speaker, and joint appointments.

ENFORCEMENT

Council must allocate equal time to agencies and individuals supporting or opposing rules during public meetings.

Floor votes · House Mar 10, 2025

How they voted

31–25

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 60

Mar 10, 2025

D Democratic27

25 Nay 2

92% Nay

R Republican33

31 Yea 2

93% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

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Mar 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

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Mar 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

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Mar 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

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Feb 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

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lower

Feb 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors