This bill amends and reenacts section 29A-3-11 of the Code of West Virginia, focusing on the submission of legislative rules by agencies to the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee (LRMRC). A significant change is the requirement for agencies to include a detailed statement of the economic impact of each proposed legislative rule, which must consider various factors such as regulatory costs, business competitiveness, job creation, private-sector investment, and overall economic growth. The bill also mandates that the LRMRC review the economic impact of the proposed rules and note any failures by agencies to comply with submission requirements.

Additionally, the bill modifies the contents of the submission to the LRMRC by adding new requirements and deleting outdated language. For instance, it specifies that the economic impact statement must be provided in both electronic and paper forms and outlines the specific elements that must be included in this statement. The LRMRC is tasked with evaluating whether the proposed rules align with legislative intent and do not conflict with existing laws, while also ensuring that any agency non-compliance is documented in their recommendations to the Legislature. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the rule-making process by emphasizing the economic implications of legislative rules.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 29A-1-2, 29A-3-11, 29A-3-15
Committee Substitute: 29A-3-11