Leader Chippendale: 2026 H8297 - Opposes Weakening Regulatory Accountability (5526)

House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale (R District 40 - Coventry, Foster, Glocester) speaks on the House floor in strong opposition to 2026-H 8297 (An Act Relating to State Affairs & Government -- Administrative Procedures). Leader Chippendale argues that the legislation weakens regulatory accountability by transitioning government agencies to a softer "self-attestation process" and removing essential public notice requirements. He points out that the bill lacks fiscal impact reviews, small business impact reviews, and legislative oversight triggers, ultimately protecting bureaucratic convenience over government transparency and citizen participation.

House Bill No. 8297
(Secretary of State)
BY Read, Noret, McGaw
ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (Amends the refiling process for rules and regulations under the administrative procedures act by implementing a confirmation and attestation system to confirm agency rules and regulations are active and effective.)
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» http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/HouseText26/H8297.pdf

House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale
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