The bill amends and reenacts section 29A-3-11 of the Code of West Virginia, focusing on the submission process for legislative rules by state 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 provide a comprehensive evaluation of the rule's compliance with statutory authority, legislative intent, and potential conflicts with existing laws. The committee's recommendations will be documented, and if a rule is not authorized, the reasons for such a decision must be clearly stated. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the legislative rule-making process while ensuring that economic implications are thoroughly assessed.

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