Requiring courts to interpret statutes and regulations

SB 513 requires West Virginia courts and administrative officers to interpret state statutes, regulations, and rules independently, rather than deferring to agency interpretations. It directly affects state courts, administrative judges, and agencies involved in legal disputes over rules or statutes. The key provision mandates that courts interpret laws "de novo" (from scratch) and resolve ambiguities by favoring interpretations that limit agency power and protect individual liberty. This changes how courts handle cases involving agency rules, ensuring judicial review is not constrained by prior agency positions. The bill does not alter the substance of laws but modifies the legal process for interpreting them.