The bill amends existing laws related to public utilities in Wyoming, specifically addressing the judicial review process and the stay of proceedings by the public service commission. It introduces new provisions that allow individuals adversely affected by the commission's decisions to seek judicial review, with specific standards outlined in the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act. Notably, if a public utility requests judicial review of a general rate case decision that involves certain arguments, the commission is authorized to stay related parts of any subsequent general rate case until the judicial review is resolved, including any appeals. However, this stay does not apply to lawsuits based on the commission's application of facts or evidence.

Additionally, the bill modifies the rehearing process by allowing interested parties to apply for a rehearing on commission orders, with the stipulation that such applications will stay the effect of the order only concerning the specific portion addressed in the rehearing request. The bill clarifies that it applies to all requests and applications filed with the public service commission, regardless of when the related litigation was initiated, and it is set to take effect immediately upon completion of the necessary legislative processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 37-2-130, 37-2-214
Engrossed: 37-2-130, 37-2-214