Limitation on environmental rulemaking.

Wyoming's HB 35 limits the state's environmental rulemaking by requiring the Environmental Quality Council to create rules no stricter than federal standards, unless the department specifically justifies a need for stricter rules in writing. The bill directs the department to review existing environmental rules by July 2024 to align with this requirement and report findings to a legislative committee. It directly affects state environmental regulations governing air, water, land, and waste management, which apply to businesses and communities across Wyoming. The law takes effect July 1, 2024, and prohibits new rules exceeding federal requirements without documented justification.