Assembly Bill 955 seeks to amend the rule-making authority of state agencies in Wisconsin by establishing stricter guidelines for promulgating rules. The bill repeals the existing provision that allows agencies to interpret statutes they enforce or administer as necessary, replacing it with a requirement that no agency may create rules without explicit and specific statutory authority. This change aims to limit the ability of agencies to interpret laws independently and ensure that their rule-making is grounded in clear legislative authorization.

Additionally, the bill makes several amendments to existing statutes, including the renumbering of certain provisions and the modification of language regarding the implementation of rules. Specifically, it amends the language in section 227.11 (2) (d) to clarify that agencies may only promulgate rules after the publication of the authorizing statute and before its effective date, ensuring that such rules cannot take effect until the statute they are based on is officially in force. Overall, the bill emphasizes a more controlled approach to agency rule-making, reinforcing the need for legislative clarity and authority.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 18.03(2)(b), 18.03, 227.11(2)(a)(intro.), 227.11, 227.11(2)(d)