Legislation to rein in the regulatory overreach that has grown prevalent in Pennsylvania's administrative agencies was introduced by State Rep. Jake Banta. 

House Bill 2298 would prevent the Commonwealth's executive agencies from re-interpreting statues enacted by the General Assembly and restore the proper separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches. 

The executive branch is not the law making branch of the state's government. According to Banta, House Bill 2298 prevents administrative agencies from interfering with the Legislature's intent on enacted statues. 

Banta says this is a significant step which can be taken to limit government oversight and over-regulation. 

“The principles of separation of powers need to be restored in order to prevent further government over-regulation and control of the people,” Banta said. “This legislation is a check and balance within the government and on the government which will lead to better results for Pennsylvanians.”

House Bill 2298 has been sent to the House State Government Committee for review.