SB 221 - This act modifies the standard for review for a state agency's interpretation of statutes, rules, regulations, and other subregulatory documents. Specifically, a court or administrative hearing officer shall interpret the meaning and effect of such statutes, rules, regulations, and documents de novo, rather than de novo upon motion by a party if the action only involves the agency's application of the law to the facts and does not involve administrative discretion. Further, after applying customary tools of interpretation, the court or officer shall exercise any remaining doubt in favor of a reasonable interpretation that limits agency power and maximizes individual liberty.

KATIE O'BRIEN

Statutes affected:
Introduced (0882S.01): 536.140

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 221
Sponsor: Schroer
Hearing Date: 2/10/2025


COMMITTEE: Government Efficiency

CHAIRMAN: Coleman

DATE REFERRED: 2/3/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED:



STAFF:
Jim Ertle
Karen Roach
Jaret Scharnhorst
Will Wheeler


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:
Nino Marchese - American Legislative Exchange Council


WITNESSES FOR:
Steven Johnson - Center for Practical Federalism
Camellia Peterson - Americans For Prosperity
Kileen Lindgren - Pacific Legal Foundation


WITNESSES AGAINST: