The bill amends 29A-3-20 of the Code of West Virginia to enhance rule-making policies by requiring executive agencies to identify at least two existing rules for repeal whenever a new rule is proposed. This aims to streamline regulations and ensure that new rules do not unnecessarily complicate the legal framework. Additionally, the bill eliminates the requirement for agencies to submit reports to the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee that were previously mandated for the years 2017 and 2020, thereby reducing the reporting burden on these agencies.

The changes include the deletion of specific reporting requirements that were previously in place, which included descriptions of state rules that are more stringent than federal counterparts and the comments received during the public comment period. The new insertion emphasizes the need for agencies to actively consider the repeal of existing rules when proposing new ones, promoting a more efficient regulatory environment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 29A-3-20
Committee Substitute: 29A-3-20