✔️ SB268
Regards regulatory-focused NGOs and model administrative rules
Summary
SB268 requires state agencies to disclose funding and affiliations with regulatory-focused nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and mandates public hearings and advisory committee involvement for rules based on model administrative rules drafted by such NGOs. Agencies must submit annual reports to the Ohio ethics commission detailing these disclosures, and all communications regarding rule adoption with NGOs are classified as public records.
Rationale
The bill introduces additional regulatory oversight and transparency requirements for state agencies, which may conflict with the LP's principles of minimal government intervention and individual freedom. However, the LPO's support for transparency and accountability in government aligns more closely with the bill's intent.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government oversight may lead to bureaucratic inefficiencies.
- Potential for misuse of disclosed information against NGOs.
- Public hearings may delay necessary regulatory changes.