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House rejects bill that would prioritize legislative intent over agency deference
Summary
House Bill 52, which would reduce judicial deference to agency interpretations and increase publication requirements for settlements, failed second reading on a 37‑63 vote after members warned the measure would expand use of legislative intent in statutory interpretation and shift venue for some cases.
Representative Deming introduced House Bill 52, a proposed revision to the Montana Administrative Procedure Act that would, among other changes, direct courts to prioritize legislative intent over agency interpretations and require publication of settlement stipulations on the state website.
During floor debate Deming said the bill ‘‘attempts to prevent judicial deference to agency interpretations, prioritizes legislative intent, and…
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