This bill amends existing administrative procedure laws in Wyoming to enhance the notice and analysis requirements for major rules proposed by state agencies. It introduces a new subparagraph (M) in W.S. 16-3-103(a)(i), which mandates that agencies provide a statement indicating whether the proposed rules are classified as major rules, along with a justification for the need for such rules and any additional information necessary for regulatory analysis. Additionally, the bill requires the state registrar of rules to establish a format for agencies to clearly indicate changes to existing rules, ensuring transparency in the rulemaking process.

Furthermore, the definition of a "major rule" in W.S. 28-9-109(h) is clarified by removing the reference to emergency rules and specifying that a major rule is one that is likely to have an annual economic impact of at least $200,000, as opposed to the previous threshold of $1 million. The bill also allows for the exclusion of rules required to comply with federal law from being classified as major rules. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Draft 26LSO-0106: 16-3-103, 28-9-109