Friday, November 10, 2000
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
300S State Office Building

Agenda:

1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Approval of October 20, 2000 minutes.

4. Presentation of legislative oversight in other states, George McCormick, Senate Counsel & Research.

5. Presentation of "50 State Survey of Regulatory Reforms (1995-2000)" by John Knapp/Julie Fishel.

6. Discuss and approve the rules review process identified in 1-4 of the Task Force Charge. The task force must study and make recommendations to the governor and the legislature by January 15, 2001, on issues relating to review of agency rules. The recommendations must include, but are not limited to:
   (1) a process to be used by agencies, the governor, and the legislature to identify and prioritize rules and related laws and programs that will be subject to legislative review;
   (2) a process by which the legislature will review rules and related laws and programs identified under clause (1);
   (3) the estimated agency and legislative time and resources required for review of rules and related laws and programs under the processes recommended under clauses (1) and (2);
   (4) the effect of possible repeal of agency rules on the state budget and any loss of benefits to citizens of the state resulting from such a repeal.

7. Determine format of agency reports (by Dave Orren).

8. Review stakeholder input (written submissions).

9. Public testimony.*

10. Determine assignments for next meeting.

11. Set meeting date in January.

12. Adjourn.

* Individuals wishing to testify should contact Adrienne at (651) 296-2955.