HF 4157 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Report to the legislature of court decisions on rules interpretation or validity required.

This bill requires state agencies to report court decisions involving rule validity or interpretation to the legislature within 30 days. It directly affects state agency heads and legislative committees by mandating written reports when rules are challenged in court or when contested case decisions are reviewed. The key provisions establish a formal notification process ensuring lawmakers receive copies of petitions, court rulings, and agency decisions related to administrative rule challenges. This transparency measure allows legislative committees to stay informed about how courts interpret or invalidate agency rules without changing the underlying legal procedures for rulemaking or judicial review.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Duane Quam
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