The bill amends existing administrative procedures in Wyoming by requiring agencies to provide notice of major rules and clarifying the definition of a major rule. Specifically, it introduces a new subparagraph (M) to W.S. 16-3-103(a)(i), which mandates that if rules are classified as major, agencies must include a statement of need and any additional information necessary for regulatory analysis in their notices. Furthermore, the state registrar of rules is tasked with prescribing a format for agencies to clearly indicate additions and deletions in proposed amendments, as well as adopting rules to ensure compliance with the regulatory analysis requirements.

Additionally, the definition of a "major rule" in W.S. 28-9-109(h) is revised to specify that it includes rules likely to result in an annual economic impact of at least two hundred thousand dollars, a decrease from the previous threshold of one million dollars. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-3-103, 28-9-109