Iowa HF36 amends the interpretation of law in administrative and judicial proceedings under the Iowa administrative procedure Act.

Iowa HF36 modifies the interpretation of law in administrative and judicial proceedings under the Iowa administrative procedure Act. The bill changes the criteria for reversing or modifying agency action, now requiring it when the agency's interpretation of law is erroneous. It prohibits courts and presiding officers from deferring to agency interpretations and mandates de novo interpretation of statutes, rules, or documents. Courts must exercise any remaining doubt in favor of a reasonable interpretation that limits agency authority.

Iowa HF36 amends the interpretation of law in administrative and judicial proceedings under the Iowa administrative procedure Act.

Iowa HF36 modifies the interpretation of law in administrative and judicial proceedings under the Iowa administrative procedure Act. The bill changes the criteria for reversing or modifying agency action, now requiring it when the agency's interpretation of law is erroneous. It prohibits courts and presiding officers from deferring to agency interpretations and mandates de novo interpretation of statutes, rules, or documents. Courts must exercise any remaining doubt in favor of a reasonable interpretation that limits agency authority.