HB2729

Administrative Procedures Act; judicial review; providing for timing of certain claim; requiring interpretation of statute, rule, or regulation be provided; establishing guidelines; effective date.

Complete·5/21/25

Oklahoma HB2729 amends the Administrative Procedures Act to change judicial review procedures and interpretation of statutes, regulations, and.

Oklahoma HB2729 modifies the Administrative Procedures Act by altering the judicial review process for final agency orders. It specifies that proceedings for review must be filed within 30 days of notification of the final agency order. The bill also mandates that state courts, examiners, or hearing officers interpret statutes, regulations, and sub-regulatory documents de novo, without deferring to agency interpretations. In cases of ambiguity, courts must favor interpretations that limit agency power and maximize individual liberty. The changes take effect on an unspecified date.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

71 Yea

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16 Nay

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11 Absent

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History

May 21, 2025

House

Approved by Governor 05/21/2025

May 15, 2025

House

Enrolled, signed, to Senate

May 15, 2025

Senate

Enrolled measure signed, returned to House