Category: Cutting Red Tape
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June 19, 2019 - OPINION: How Idaho ushered in the largest regulatory cuts in state history
By Governor Brad Little When I took office as Idaho’s 33rd Governor in January, I was determined to follow through on my promise to reduce regulatory burdens on Idaho citizens and businesses. Six months later, we have cut or simplified 40 percent of Idaho regulations! Idaho’s work is setting an example for other states and […]
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June 19, 2019 - Idaho administrative rules republished
Boise, Idaho – The Idaho administrative rules identified for reauthorization were published in the Idaho Administrative Bulletin today at https://adminrules.idaho.gov/bulletin/2019/06SE.pdf. Under the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act, all administrative rules automatically sunset on July 1 unless extended by the Idaho Legislature. The Legislature traditionally passes a “going-home” bill that extends all administrative rules until July 1 […]
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May 21, 2019 - Governor Little proposes to cut and simplify one-third of all rule chapters, invites public comment
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is accepting public comment through June 11 on the administrative rules identified for elimination or simplification after the Idaho Legislature’s decision not to reauthorize Idaho’s Administrative Code during the 2019 legislative session. The Idaho Administrative Code has the full force of law. At the beginning of the year, it […]
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April 23, 2019 - Governor Little outlines process to keep administrative rules in effect
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little began laying out his plan today to ensure existing administrative rules remain in effect following the Idaho Legislature’s decision not to reauthorize the rules during the 2019 legislative session. “The efficient operation of state government is a priority of mine, and the people of Idaho expect it,” Governor Little […]
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February 25, 2019 - Progress advances on Governor Little’s rule consolidation executive order
Boise, Idaho – Less than one month after Governor Brad Little implemented the “Red Tape Reduction Act” through Executive Order 2019-02, progress is taking place to simplify and scale back Idaho’s administrative rules. All State of Idaho agencies with authority to issue administrative rules are required by Governor Little’s executive order to identify at least […]
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January 31, 2019 - Governor Little signs two new executive orders reducing regulatory burdens on Idahoans
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little held a press conference today to sign two new executive orders aimed at reducing state regulatory burdens on Idaho citizens and businesses. Executive Order 2019-02, the “Red Tape Reduction Act,” requires state agencies that have authority to issue administrative rules to identify at least two existing rules to be […]