The bill amends several sections of the Code of West Virginia to enhance the legislative oversight of rules promulgated by the State Board of Education. Key provisions include requiring the State Board to submit newly promulgated rules to the Legislature through the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee, which will have the authority to approve, amend, or reject these rules. The bill also adjusts the time frames for the submission of emergency rules and stipulates that if the Legislature does not act on a rule within 15 months, it will automatically become effective as initially promulgated.

Additionally, the bill introduces new definitions and clarifies the process for the submission and review of legislative rules, including the requirement for the Board to provide detailed information about the rules, such as fiscal implications and the rationale for their necessity. The Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee is tasked with reviewing proposed rules to ensure they align with legislative intent and statutory authority, and it is mandated to review emergency rules within 15 months to assess their validity and compliance with legal requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 29A-3B-13
Committee Substitute: 29A-3B-1, 29A-3B-8, 29A-3B-9, 29A-3B-10, 29A-3B-11