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AB 995

Relating to: the effective date of administrative rules and the effective period of emergency rules.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Armstrong and 12 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill restricts administrative rule effective dates and emergency rule durations, limiting agency regulatory flexibility while accelerating rule implementation timelines.

Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 995

Legislative bill overview

AB 995 modifies Wisconsin's administrative rulemaking procedures by adjusting the effective date timelines for permanent administrative rules and limiting the duration that emergency rules can remain in effect. The bill establishes stricter deadlines for when rules take effect and constrains how long agencies can operate under emergency rule authority before permanent rules must be finalized.

Why is this important

Administrative rules affect how state agencies enforce laws in areas like business licensing, environmental protection, and occupational safety. Changing rule effective dates and emergency rule periods directly impacts how quickly new regulations reach businesses and residents, and how long agencies can operate with temporary rules during uncertain periods. This fundamentally shifts the balance between regulatory stability and agency flexibility.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Shortened timelines for rule effectiveness may force agencies and regulated entities (businesses, professionals) to comply with rules before they're fully prepared, creating compliance challenges
  • Emergency rule restrictions: Limiting how long emergency rules can stay active could force agencies to either abandon necessary temporary measures or rush permanent rules through without adequate public input and vetting
  • Legislative oversight philosophy: The bill represents a fundamental disagreement about whether the legislature should constrain executive agency authority through stricter procedural deadlines and restrictions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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