Bill > HB0218

This bill modifies Wyoming's public utility regulations by establishing new rules for judicial review and stays of proceedings related to public service commission decisions. Specifically, the bill allows the public service commission to stay subsequent general rate cases if a public utility seeks judicial review of a rate case decision and raises certain legal arguments under state law. The stay can remain in effect until the judicial review, including any appeals, is resolved. The bill provides exceptions to this stay provision, such as lawsuits based on the commission's application or resolution of factual evidence. Additionally, the bill clarifies the rehearing process for commission orders, specifying that applications for rehearing can temporarily stay the effect of an order only for the portion specifically addressed in the application. The legislation applies to all requests, applications, rate cases, and other matters filed with the public service commission that have ongoing litigation, and it becomes effective immediately upon completing the necessary legislative procedures.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0218