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SB931 • 2025

Provides that courts may not defer to an agency's interpretation of a statute or rule.

Provides that courts may not defer to an agency's interpretation of a statute or rule.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Smith DB
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-21 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

  3. 2025-01-21 Senate

    Referred to Rules.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says that courts may not defer to a state agency's thinking about a law or rule. The Act says that courts have to use an interpretation that limits agency power and favors people's liberty. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.0).
Provides that courts may not defer to an agency's interpretation of a statute or rule. Directs courts to exercise doubt in favor of an interpretation that limits agency power and maximizes individual liberty.
Relating to: Relating to interpretation of laws.
Current location: In Senate Committee