SB222

Prohibiting deference to a state agency's interpretation of a statute, rule or regulation or document by a state court or an officer hearing an administrative action.

Chamber Passed·2/25/25

Kansas SB222 prohibits state courts and officers from deferring to state agencies' interpretations of statutes, rules, and regulations.

Kansas SB222 mandates that state courts and officers hearing administrative actions must interpret state statutes, rules, and regulations de novo, without deferring to state agencies' interpretations. Courts and officers must apply customary interpretation tools and rules of statutory construction, resolving any remaining doubt in favor of interpretations that limit agency powers and maximize individual liberty. This act takes effect upon publication in the statute book.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 31–9 · Feb 25, 2025
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 31 Nay: 9

31 Yea

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9 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 6, 2025

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

Mar 4, 2025

3:30 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 6, 2025

House

House Hearing: Thursday, March 6, 2025, 3:30 PM Room 582-N

Mar 4, 2025

House

House Hearing: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 3:30 PM Room 582-N - CANCELED

Feb 25, 2025

House

House Received and Introduced