The bill amends and reenacts section 29A-3-11 of the Code of West Virginia, focusing on the submission process for legislative rules by agencies. It establishes new requirements for the information that must be included when a proposed legislative rule is submitted to the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee. Key additions include a detailed statement of the economic impact of the rule on the state and its residents, considering factors such as regulatory costs, business competitiveness, job creation, and compliance costs. The bill also mandates that the committee identify whether the agency met statutory requirements during the submission process.

Additionally, the bill modifies the review process by expanding the criteria the committee must consider, including the economic impact of the proposed rule. It requires the committee to file notice of its actions in the State Register and with the proposing agency, including a statement if the agency failed to comply with submission requirements. The committee's recommendations can range from authorizing the rule to recommending its withdrawal or rejection, and any draft bills prepared must reflect the legislative intent behind the proposed rule.

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