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SB 333 — An Act amending the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act, further providing for definitions, for proposed regulations and procedures for review and for final-form regulations and final-omitted regulations and procedures for review; providing for regulations deemed withdrawn; further providing for procedures for subsequent review of disapproved final-form or final-omitted regulations; and providing for concurrent resolution required for economically significant regulations.

Last action — Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, June 11, 2025

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 28, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

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Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

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Moderate

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  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill SB 333 clarify the definitions and procedures surrounding "economically significant regulations" and the obligations of agencies when proposing new regulations. Specifically, the amendment formally defines what constitutes an economically significant regulation based on its potential financial impact, ensuring more transparency in the regulatory review process. This matters because it helps lawmakers and the public understand the economic implications of new rules, potentially influencing regulatory decisions and promoting accountability in government actions.

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302 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
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333 2025 INTRODUCED BY KEEFER, PHILLIPS-HILL, STEFANO, MARTIN AND HUTCHINSON, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 REFERRED TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 AN ACT Amending the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), entitled "An act providing for independent oversight and review of regulations, creating an Independent Regulatory Review Commission, providing for its powers and duties and making regulations and procedures for review and for final-formd regulations and final-omitted regulations and procedures for review;
333 2025 INTRODUCED BY KEEFER, PHILLIPS-HILL, STEFANO, MARTIN AND HUTCHINSON, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 SENATOR COLEMAN, INTERGOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, AS AMENDED, JUNE 4, 2025 AN ACT Amending the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), entitled "An act providing for independent oversight and review of regulations, creating an Independent Regulatory Review repeals," further providing for definitions, for proposedg regulations and procedures for review and for final-form regulations and final-omitted regulations and procedures for review;
Section 3 of the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act, is amended by adding definitions A DEFINITION to read:
Section 3 of the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act, is amended by adding definitions to read:
<-- Section 3.
Section 3.
* * * "Legislative day." A day when both houses of the General <-- Assembly are in voting session.
* * * "Legislative day." A day when both houses of the General Assembly are in voting session.
20250SB0333PN0895 - 2 - * * * (4) Estimates of the direct and indirect costs to the Commonwealth, to its political subdivisions and to the private sector.
* * * 20250SB0333PN0302 - 2 - (4) Estimates of the direct and indirect costs to the Commonwealth, to its political subdivisions and to the private sector.
* * * (i) All forms required for implementation of a PROPOSED <-- regulation must be included with the regulatory analysis form when submitted to the Legislative Reference Bureau, the committees and the commission under subsection (a).
* * * (i) All forms required for implementation of a regulation must be included with the regulatory analysis form when submitted to the Legislative Reference Bureau, the committees and the commission under subsection (a).
(j) The commission shall transmit comments regarding the <-- cost estimates required under subsection (a)(4) to the Independent Fiscal Office for review.
(j) The commission shall transmit comments regarding the cost estimates required under subsection (a)(4) to the Independent Fiscal Office for review.
Final-form regulations and final-omitted 20250SB0333PN0895 - 3 - regulations;
Final-form regulations and final-omitted regulations;
* * * (e) The commission may have until its next scheduled meeting which occurs no less than 30 days after receipt of the final- form or final-omitted regulation to approve or disapprove the final-form or final-omitted regulation.
20250SB0333PN0302 - 3 - * * * (e) The commission may have until its next scheduled meeting which occurs no less than 30 days after receipt of the final- form or final-omitted regulation to approve or disapprove the final-form or final-omitted regulation.
20250SB0333PN0895 - 4 - (2) If the commission approves a regulation and a committee has not notified the commission and the agency that it has disapproved the regulation or that it intends to review the regulation, the agency may promulgate the regulation.
(2) If the commission approves a regulation and a 20250SB0333PN0302 - 4 - committee has not notified the commission and the agency that it has disapproved the regulation or that it intends to review the regulation, the agency may promulgate the regulation.
If the agency does not deliver the final-form or 20250SB0333PN0895 - 5 - final-omitted regulation and required material to the commission and the committees by the second Monday after the date by which both committee designations have been published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the agency shall be deemed to have withdrawn the final-form or final-omitted regulation.
If the agency does not deliver the final-form or final-omitted regulation and required material to the commission 20250SB0333PN0302 - 5 - and the committees by the second Monday after the date by which both committee designations have been published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the agency shall be deemed to have withdrawn the final-form or final-omitted regulation.
A regulation shall be deemed withdrawn if there is no 20250SB0333PN0895 - 6 - provision of a State statute which explicitly states that the agency may promulgate regulations for the specific purpose cited in the statement of need for the regulation under section 5(a) (3) and the regulatory analysis form submitted for the regulation does not comply with the requirements of section 5(a) (1.1).
A regulation shall be deemed withdrawn if there is no provision of a State statute which explicitly states that the 20250SB0333PN0302 - 6 - agency may promulgate regulations for the specific purpose cited in the statement of need for the regulation under section 5(a) (3) and the regulatory analysis form submitted for the regulation does not comply with the requirements of section 5(a) (1.1).
(2) If either committee reports a concurrent resolution before the expiration of the [14-day] period specified in paragraph (1), the [Senate and the House of Representatives] chamber to which the concurrent resolution is reported shall 20250SB0333PN0895 - 7 - [each] have 30 calendar days or ten legislative days, whichever is longer, from the date on which the concurrent resolution has been reported, to adopt the concurrent resolution[.] and transmit it to the other chamber.
(2) If either committee reports a concurrent resolution before the expiration of the [14-day] period specified in paragraph (1), the [Senate and the House of Representatives] chamber to which the concurrent resolution is reported shall [each] have 30 calendar days or ten legislative days, 20250SB0333PN0302 - 7 - whichever is longer, from the date on which the concurrent resolution has been reported, to adopt the concurrent resolution[.] and transmit it to the other chamber.
(6) Notice as to any final disposition of a concurrent 20250SB0333PN0895 - 8 - resolution considered in accordance with this [section] subsection shall be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
(6) Notice as to any final disposition of a concurrent resolution considered in accordance with this [section] 20250SB0333PN0302 - 8 - subsection shall be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
(a) If the commission issues an order to approve a final- form regulation or final-omitted regulation that is an economically significant regulation or if the agency decides to proceed with a final-form regulation or final-omitted regulation that is an economically significant regulation for which the commission issued a disapproval order, the agency shall submit a 20250SB0333PN0895 - 9 - copy of the order and, if applicable, the agency response to the Senate and the House of Representatives and shall request a concurrent resolution approving the regulation.
(a) If the commission issues an order to approve a final- form regulation or final-omitted regulation that is an economically significant regulation or if the agency decides to proceed with a final-form regulation or final-omitted regulation that is an economically significant regulation for which the commission issued a disapproval order, the agency shall submit a copy of the order and, if applicable, the agency response to the 20250SB0333PN0302 - 9 - Senate and the House of Representatives and shall request a concurrent resolution approving the regulation.
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The bill amends the Regulatory Review Act to enhance the review process for proposed regulations, particularly those deemed economically significant, and establishes new provisions regarding regulations deemed withdrawn.

  • Section 3

    A DEFINITION

    Adds a new definition section to the act.

  • Section 5(a)(4)

    [Insofar as the proposed regulation relates to costs to the Commonwealth, the agency may submit in lieu of its own statement the fiscal note prepared by the Office of the Budget pursuant to section 612 of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as 'The Administrative Code of 1929.'] → The estimates shall be prepared by the Independent Fiscal Office and submitted to the agency for inclusion in the regulatory analysis form and shall include an estimate of the annual costs to be used to determine whether the regulation is an economically significant regulation.

    Removes the option for agencies to submit a fiscal note and requires cost estimates to be prepared by the Independent Fiscal Office.

  • Section 5(d.1)

    The committees shall, during the public comment period, conduct a public hearing to receive comments regarding a proposed economically significant regulation. The agency shall appear at the hearing if requested by the chair of the committee.

    Mandates public hearings for proposed economically significant regulations.

  • Section 5.1(j.2)(3)

    [this 14-day period] → [the period established under paragraph (2)]

    Clarifies the time frame for committee action on regulations.

  • Section 5.1(j.3)

    [14-day] → [the 14-day] committee review period established under subsection (j.2)(2)

    Adjusts the wording to align with updated review timelines.

  • Section 5.1(l)

    [.] → [the General Assembly adopts a concurrent resolution under section 7.2.]

    Requires a concurrent resolution for the promulgation of economically significant regulations.

  • Section 5.3

    A regulation shall be deemed withdrawn if there is no provision of a State statute which explicitly states that the agency may promulgate regulations for the specific purpose cited in the statement of need for the regulation under section 5(a)(3) and the regulatory analysis form submitted for the regulation does not comply with the requirements of section 5(a)(1.1).

    Establishes criteria for when a regulation is deemed withdrawn.

  • Section 7(d)

    [one] → the following apply:

    Modifies the introductory phrasing of the section.

  • Section 7(d)(1)

    [14-calendar-day] → [14-calendar-day]

    Ensures consistency in the time frame specified for reporting.

  • Section 7(d)(2)

    [14-day] → [the expiration of the 14-calendar-day period specified in this paragraph]

    Clarifies the timeframe for committee actions on concurrent resolutions.

Action History

  1. Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, June 11, 2025

  2. In the House

  3. (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 541-542), June 10, 2025

  4. Third consideration and final passage, June 10, 2025 (27-23)

  5. Re-reported as committed, June 10, 2025

  6. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 9, 2025

  7. Second consideration, June 9, 2025

  8. First consideration, June 4, 2025

  9. Reported as amended, June 4, 2025

  10. Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS, Feb. 28, 2025

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on · 23 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

247 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Final Passage

Passed 27 Yea · 23 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27000
Democratic 02200
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 272300
% of votes cast 54%46%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Williams — Nay
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Nay
Art Haywood Democratic Nay
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Nay
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Nay
James Andrew Malone Democratic Nay
Jay Costa Democratic Nay
John I. Kane Democratic Nay
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Nay
Katie J. Muth Democratic Nay
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Nay
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Nay
Maria Collett Democratic Nay
Marty Flynn Democratic Nay
Nick Miller Democratic Nay
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Nay
Nikil Saval Democratic Nay
Patty Kim Democratic Nay
Sharif Street Democratic Nay
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Nay
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Nay
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Nay
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Nay
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 333 do?
REINS Act
Who sponsors SB 333?
SB 333 is sponsored by Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Michele Brooks (Republican), Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Scott Martin (Republican), and Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 333?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 28, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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