SEN. NUNN CELEBRATES FINAL PASSAGE OF BILL STRENGTHENING OVERSIGHT OF UNELECTED BUREAUCRAT REGULATIONS AND RED TAPE

SEN. NUNN CELEBRATES FINAL PASSAGE OF BILL STRENGTHENING 

OVERSIGHT OF UNELECTED BUREAUCRAT REGULATIONS AND RED TAPE

FRANKFORT, KY (March 13, 2025)—Sen. Matt Nunn, R-Sadieville, issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s approval of House Bill (HB) 6, which he carried to final passage on Thursday.

"The regulatory environment in a state largely determines how it thrives or fails to thrive. Kentucky is one of the most highly regulated states in the nation, and with that comes hidden costs that impact businesses, taxpayers, and job creators across the commonwealth. Major policy decisions should be made by elected representatives, not unelected bureaucrats with broad regulatory authority. HB 6 ensures that agencies cannot impose burdensome regulations with economic costs exceeding $500,000 without legislative approval—restoring the balance of power to those accountable to the people. 

“This legislation is proactive, not reactive,  and keeps excessive red tape in check while allowing for necessary emergency and federally required regulations. By reinforcing the role of the General Assembly in major regulatory decisions, HB 6 protects Kentucky taxpayers and businesses from overreach and keeps our economy agile and growing for years to come.

“I want to give a big shout out to Rep. Wade Williams who sponsored this bill. I sponsored mirror legislation, but he did the yeoman's work on this. It’s been excellent to work with him and I am incredibly proud to deliver this bill to the Governor’s desk."

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BACKGROUND

HB 6 mirrors Nunn’s Senate Bill 20 and strengthens oversight of administrative regulations. The bill defines "major economic impact" as implementation and compliance costs totaling at least $500,000. It requires administrative bodies to certify that regulations have been reviewed and approved before submission, including a signature and date from the responsible official. Additionally, HB 6 ensures that agencies issue regulations only within their legally designated authority.

Find HB 6 in its entirety at this link. 

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Sen. Matt Nunn represents the 17th Senate District, including Grant and Scott Counties, southern Kenton County, and northwestern Fayette County. Elected to the Senate in November, Nunn succeeded Kentucky’s longest-serving Senate majority floor leader, Sen. Damon Thayer. Nunn is co-chair of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Economic Development, Natural Resources, and Environmental Protection. He is also a member of the Senate Committees on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor; Appropriations and Revenue; Licensing and Occupations; Agriculture; and Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. Additionally, Nunn serves on the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee. 

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