Bill > SB1720

This bill amends the Administrative Procedures Act to require a court or administrative hearing officer to provide a de novo (fresh) interpretation of statutes, rules, or other regulations when reviewing agency actions. The bill establishes guidelines for court interpretation, stating that any remaining doubt after applying standard interpretive tools should be resolved in favor of a reasonable interpretation that limits agency power and maximizes individual liberty. The bill also updates statutory references and language. The effective date of the bill is November 1, 2024.