Senate Bill 277 introduces a new framework for the expiration and readoption of administrative rules in Wisconsin, mandating that each chapter of the Wisconsin Administrative Code will expire seven years after its creation or last readoption unless the agency responsible for the chapter takes action to readopt it. The bill outlines a process for agencies to notify the Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules (JCRAR) and relevant standing committees of their intention to readopt a chapter. If no objections are raised during a specified review period, the chapter is automatically considered readopted. However, if there are objections, the chapter will expire unless the agency follows the standard rule-making process to readopt it. Additionally, JCRAR is tasked with establishing a schedule for the expiration of existing code chapters.

The bill also includes provisions aimed at modernizing the language used in administrative rules, requiring agencies to avoid outdated or derogatory terms. It amends existing statutes to incorporate these changes and creates new sections to facilitate the readoption process, including requirements for agencies to provide detailed notices when seeking readoption. Notably, the bill renumbers and amends several sections of the statutes to align with the new readoption framework, ensuring that the legislative process is transparent and that agencies are held accountable for maintaining current and relevant administrative rules.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 227.114(2)(intro.), 227.114, 227.14(6)(c)1.(intro.), 227.14, 227.15(7), 227.15