3. A description of the existing policies and new policies included in the proposed rule and an analysis of policy alternatives.
Recent changes to rules governing the revenue limit exemption for energy efficiencies were promulgated and became effective on May 1, 2016. Since then, 2017 Wisconsin Act 59, the 2017-19 biennial budget, prohibited school boards from considering a resolution to utilize the revenue limit exemption for energy efficiencies after December 31, 2017, until December 3018. Therefore, a rule change is needed to implement the changes in statute as a result of 2017 Wisconsin Act 59. Otherwise, the rule will not reflect current law. 4. The statutory authority for the proposed rule.
In order to implement s. 121.91 (4) (o), Stats., it is imperative that school districts demonstrate compliance with the energy efficiency revenue limit exemption to the Department in a standardized manner. Pursuant to s. 227.11 (2) (a) (intro.), Stats., “[e]ach agency may promulgate rules interpreting the provisions of any statute enforced or administered by the agency, if the agency considers it necessary to effectuate the purpose of the statute, but a rule is not valid if the rule exceeds the bounds of correct interpretation.” See also, Wisconsin Ass'n of State Prosecutors v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Comm'n, 2018 WI 17, ¶ 42 (“statutory mandates are also statutory authorizations, and authorization of an act also authorizes a necessary predicate act.”)(internal citations omitted). The proposed rule is necessary to enforce the requirements of s. 121.91(4) (o), Stats. 5. An estimate of the amount of time agency employees will spend developing the proposed rule and of other resources needed to develop the rule.
The amount of time needed for rule development by Department staff and the amount of other resources necessary are minimal.
6. A description of all of the entities that will be affected by the proposed rule.
This rule change will affect school districts.
7. A summary and preliminary comparison of any existing or proposed federal regulation that addresses or is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule.
N/A
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses).
The proposed rules will have no significant economic impact on small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1), Stats. Contact information
Carl Bryan
Policy and Budget Team
(608) 267-9127
