HF 36: Relating to interpretation of law in administrative and judicial proceedings under the Iowa administrative procedure Act

What it does

This bill concerns the interpretation of law in administrative and judicial proceedings under Code chapter 17A, the Iowa administrative procedure Act. Under current law, a court must reverse, modify, or grant other appropriate relief from agency action in specified circumstances if it determines that substantial rights of the person seeking relief have been prejudiced. of law in the discretion of the agency. If interpretation of the provision of law has not been clearly vested in the discretion of the agency, the standard of review is instead whether the agency’s interpretation is erroneous.

House subcommittee · named January 16, 2025

• Rep. Bill Gustoff (R) · bill.gustoff@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jeff Shipley (R) · jeff.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ross Wilburn (D) · ross.wilburn@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 1 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Dr. Tanja Garrison; Foundation for Government Accountability Action; Goldwater Institute; Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; Iowa Insurance Associates; Iowans for Tax Relief; Pacific Legal Foundation

Against: Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club

In plain words

1. January 14, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 16, 2025House subcommittee named: Gustoff, Shipley and Wilburn
3. January 22, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. January 30, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. January 30, 2025Committee vote: 15–6
6. March 7, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 853
7. March 20, 2026Withdrawn