This bill amends various sections of the Administrative Procedures Act to enhance judicial review and hearing procedures. Key changes include the requirement for agencies to issue or refuse declaratory rulings within 120 calendar days of a request, and the obligation to provide all parties with a copy of the notice given to others in individual proceedings. The bill also introduces additional grounds for disqualification of hearing examiners or agency members, mandates the award of treble attorney fees for agencies that fail to transmit required records in a timely manner, and updates the language to be gender-neutral.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any party aggrieved by a final agency order is entitled to judicial review without the need for a motion for new trial or rehearing. It allows for the recovery of treble attorney fees for parties if the court finds the agency's actions frivolous. The effective date of the bill is set for July 1, 2025, and it declares an emergency to ensure immediate implementation upon passage and approval.