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OR SB931

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Smith

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Origin

Senate

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Courts are prohibited from deferring to a state agency's interpretation of any statute or rule
  • "State agency" encompasses any officer, board, commission, department, division, or institution in the executive or administrative branch of state government
  • When a state agency is a party to a proceeding, courts must resolve any interpretive doubt in favor of limiting agency power and maximizing individual liberty
  • Courts must first apply all customary tools of interpretation before applying the liberty-favoring presumption

Legislative Description

Relating to interpretation of laws.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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