This bill amends the interpretation of statutes, rules, and regulations by state courts and administrative hearing officers in Kansas. It prohibits these entities from deferring to a state agency's interpretation of laws, instead requiring them to interpret the meaning and effect of such laws de novo. Additionally, in cases involving state agencies, the bill mandates that any remaining doubts in interpretation should favor a reasonable interpretation that limits the agency's powers while ensuring consistency with an individual's fundamental constitutional rights.

The bill also clarifies the definitions of "rule and regulation" and "state agency" as per existing law. The changes aim to enhance individual liberties by ensuring that state agencies do not have undue influence over legal interpretations that affect citizens. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.