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House adopts amendment expanding legislators’ ability to intervene in judicial review of agency action
Summary
Senate File 2039, as amended, allows certain legislative leaders to intervene in judicial review of agency action and permits other members to join; the measure passed after debate about separation-of-powers concerns.
Senate File 2039, relating to administrative and judicial proceedings, was amended on the floor to add provisions that allow the majority and minority leaders of both chambers and the speakers to intervene in judicial review of agency actions, and to allow other members to join a motion to intervene.
Representative from Polk offered an amendment (H8286) adding HF853 language that had previously passed overwhelmingly; supporters said it levels the playing field for taxpayers seeking review. Opponents raised separation-of-powers concerns and argued the change represents an unwarranted legislative intrusion into judicial functions. After debate the House adopted the amendment and passed the bill by roll call (71 aye, 24 no, 5 absent).
