SB 5053-S - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/17/04)

Provides that no agency may adopt a rule that exceeds a federal standard without specific legislative authority. The legislature may grant such authority pursuant to a request by an agency. A requesting agency shall present to the appropriate standing committees of the house of representatives and the senate: (1) A written justification detailing the unique reasons why Washington state policy must exceed federal policy; and

(2) A cost-benefit analysis that clearly outlines the economic impacts for Washington's business or other regulated entities.