Businesses urge advance notice for rule changes; committee hears support for HB 40 21
Oregon Business & Industry told the Senate committee HB 40 21 would give regulated entities more time to plan by requiring agencies to set effective dates at least 21 days after final rule filing and to post contact information; testimony stressed burdens on small businesses when agencies provide late notice.
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The committee heard from Sharla Moffett, Senior Policy Director for Oregon Business & Industry, in support of House Bill 40 21, which would require certain state agencies to use an effective date at least 21 days after a final rule is filed with the Secretary of State for permanent rules that create or modify compliance requirements. Staff described a dash‑3 amendment that adjusts the list of named entities and clarifies operative dates.
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