Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Acts are policy tools designed to increase transparency and strengthen the role of elected legislatures in reviewing high-impact regulations. Under REINS, major rules, those exceeding a set economic threshold, must receive legislative approval before taking effect.

This resource provides a clear overview of how REINS works, the benefits of requiring thorough economic impact analysis, and lessons from Wisconsin’s approach to ensuring regulations undergo proper scrutiny: CL REINS One-Pager

By understanding REINS, citizens and policymakers can better evaluate how oversight mechanisms promote accountable and effective governance.