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North Carolina's House Bill 402 increases legislative oversight of state regulations, requiring legislative approval for rules with significant projected costs.

The law raises cost thresholds for boards and commissions to impose major regulations, requiring supermajorities or unanimity for high-cost rules.

Supporters argue the law restores the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches, emphasizing that regulatory authority ultimately resides with the legislature.

Critics, including Governor Josh Stein, opposed the bill, but the legislature overrode his veto.

RALEIGH — Of all the legislation enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly this year, none is more significant than House Bill 402, which strengthens legislative oversight of state re

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