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H7449Introduced in the House

Requires agencies preparing economic impact statements for small businesses contain findings that the anticipated compliance costs of a proposed rule scale proportionally with the business size, and do not impose fixed costs that favor larger businesses.

IntroducedHouse Small Business

Introduced by Christopher Paplauskas, District 15

What does this bill do?

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Official description

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- SMALL BUSINESS REGULATORY FAIRNESS IN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES-ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENTS - Requires agencies preparing economic impact statements for small businesses contain findings that the anticipated compliance costs of a proposed rule scale proportionally with the business size, and do not impose fixed costs that favor larger businesses.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 25, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Small Business

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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