Bill > HB0312

This bill establishes a new Regulatory Review Office within the Wyoming Governor's office to provide independent oversight and analysis of administrative rules. The office, led by a director appointed by the governor, will have several key responsibilities: conducting comprehensive reviews of rules created by state agencies, ensuring consistency and compliance with existing laws, performing mandatory cost-benefit analyses for each proposed rule, coordinating with state agencies to streamline rulemaking processes, and systematically reviewing all agency rules at least once every five years to identify outdated or burdensome regulations. The office will be required to submit an annual report to the governor, attorney general, and legislative management council detailing its activities, cost-benefit analysis summaries, and recommendations for rule improvements or repeals. Additionally, each state agency must now develop and submit an annual regulatory plan outlining anticipated rulemaking activities and strategies for streamlining existing rules. The bill appropriates $400,000 and authorizes three full-time equivalent positions to support the new office, with the intention of making these positions and funding a permanent part of the governor's budget in subsequent fiscal years. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and apply to all rules for which notice is provided on or after that date.

https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0312