Alabama Administrative Procedure Act; standard of judicial review revised regarding agency's interpretation of law
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This bill revises the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act to change how courts review decisions made by state agencies. Specifically, it alters the standard of judicial review, requiring courts to give more deference to an agency’s interpretation of the law when reviewing agency decisions. The bill also clarifies procedures for appealing agency decisions, including timelines for filing appeals and requirements for submitting the relevant record to the court. It aims to balance judicial oversight with the expertise of state agencies in their respective fields.
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