Governor Jan Brewer Issues Executive Order to Continue Moratorium on Regulatory Rule Making

Press Release

Governor Jan Brewer today issued an Executive Order to continue the moratorium on regulatory rule making for state agencies. Governor Brewer's first official action upon taking office in January 2009 was to institute a moratorium on all new rule making by state agencies in order to avoid costly, burdensome and unnecessary rules. The moratorium was subsequently continued for FY 2009-10 by HB 2008 in the 2009 Third Special Legislative Session.

"My administration is consistently looking for innovative ways to help ease the burden on Arizona businesses to reinvigorate our economy," said Governor Brewer. "Combined with the creation of my Commission on Privatization and Efficiency (COPE), the restructuring of the Commerce Department and my assembling of Arizona tourism leaders, the rule making moratorium should assist in creating a more positive business climate that promotes economic growth."

HB 2260, as signed by the Governor in the 2010 Second Regular Legislative Session, continues the rule making moratorium for FY 2010-11. The effective date of HB 2260 is July 29, 2010, thereby leaving a gap in the moratorium for July 1, 2010 to July 29, 2010. The Governor's Executive Order insures that the rule making moratorium will remain consistent.

The Governor's Office grants exceptions for changes to rules that create efficiencies, cost savings, benefit public safety and health, and reduce burdens on business. Before engaging in any changes to regulatory rules, agencies must consult with the Governor's Office for approval.

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