State agencies; require simultaneous repeal of two existing rules whenever proposed new rule takes effect.

HB 1023 would require Mississippi state agencies to identify at least two existing rules for simultaneous repeal whenever proposing a new rule. This procedural bill mandates agencies to include these repealed rules in their rule-making docket, public notice of proposed adoption, and economic impact statements. The economic impact statement must estimate cost savings from eliminating the identified rules to offset implementation costs of the new rule. This bill directly affects all state agencies creating new regulations, focusing on streamlining rulemaking rather than changing substantive policy. (Note: The bill died in committee and never became law.)