Florida SB 1172 mandates agency rule review schedules and changes administrative hearing director appointments
March 13, 2026
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The Frame
These changes impact how state agencies manage and update regulations, potentially increasing transparency for businesses and residents affected by state rules while altering the oversight structure of the administrative court system.
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state agencies
Agencies must implement new 5-year rule review schedules and provide summaries of intended actions for rules under review.
Division of Administrative Hearings
The appointment process for the director of this division is modified to require selection from a nominating commission list.
Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.
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Why It Matters
These changes impact how state agencies manage and update regulations, potentially increasing transparency for businesses and residents affected by state rules while altering the oversight structure of the administrative court system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this bill change about how state agencies review rules?
How will the director of the Division of Administrative Hearings be chosen under this bill?
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Lobbying Activity
Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP
on behalf of CHEVRON CORPORATION AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
SMALL BUSINESS MAJORITY FOUNDATION, INC.
MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES
on behalf of ASSOCIATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS
MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES
on behalf of WOMEN CONSTRUCTION OWNERS
MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES
on behalf of ASSOCIATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS
ALLISON SCHRAUB
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KELLEY GOSSETT
on behalf of AIRBNB, INC.
JOHN A DOERRER
on behalf of HEXAGON SI
PAT DOERR
on behalf of HOSPITALITY BUSINESS ASSOC OF CHICAGO
PAT DOERR
on behalf of HOSPITALITY BUSINESS ASSOC OF CHICAGO
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Increased Regulatory Oversight
The bill shifts agency rulemaking toward a more rigid, scheduled review process, moving away from ad-hoc review cycles.
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