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HB 1079·MD·house

Office of Regulatory Management and State Government Authorizations

FailedFiled Feb 10, 2026
Sponsor: Hutchinson
Latest Action

Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m. (House)

Mar 11, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes a new Office of Regulatory Management headed by a governor‑appointed director. State agencies must submit regular reports on their regulations and authorizations, and develop plans to simplify and speed up permit, license, certification and registration processes. The goal is to reduce regulatory burdens, improve transparency, and move many applications online.

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Hearings

History

  1. Hearing canceled
  2. Hearing 3/11 at 1:35 p.m.
  3. Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
  4. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

Sponsors

  • Hutchinson · sponsor
  • Adams
  • Anderson
  • Arentz
  • Baker
  • Beauchamp
  • Buckel
  • Chisholm
  • Ciliberti
  • Ghrist
  • Griffith
  • Hartman
  • Hinebaugh
  • Hornberger
  • Jacobs
  • Kipke
  • Mangione
  • McComas
  • Metzgar
  • Miller
  • Pippy
  • R. Long
  • Reilly
  • Rose
  • Schmidt

And 5 more cosponsors.

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