Iowa House approves de novo review of agency legal findings in HF 853 The Iowa House passed House File 853 to require de novo judicial review of legal questions in appeals from state agencies, with a licensing-board carve-out adopted as an amendment. Supporters said the change restores judicial duty; opponents raised limited concerns in committee that were addressed by amendment H8223.

Iowa is taking a bold step towards ensuring that judicial decisions hold true authority over agency findings with the passing of House File 853!

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Missouri bill would expand JCAR oversight to agency guidance, add subpoena power Rep. Matthew Overcast’s HB 1641 would let the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules review agency guidance that functions like rules, require 10‑day notice to JCAR, allow subpoenas and notices of noncompliance for actions with economic effects over $250,000, and link findings to appropriations review. Supporters called it a fix for ‘shadow rulemaking’; some members raised separation‑of‑powers questions.

A new bill in Missouri could transform how agency actions are monitored, giving oversight powers to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and even allowing them to issue subpoenas!

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Committee advances bill to limit agency deference to courts, sponsors cite recent state cases House Bill 1247, the 'Bureaucratic Deference Elimination Act' introduced by Rep. Matt Reeves, would codify a nondelegation principle that, sponsors say, requires courts — not agencies — to resolve questions of statutory or constitutional interpretation; the committee reported the bill favorably after extended questioning and a failed motion to table.

Georgia lawmakers are shaking up the legal landscape with HB 1247, a bold move to curb agency power and reinforce judicial authority in interpreting laws.

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Senate finance committee backs bill requiring GROW trust evaluation plans The Senate Finance Committee recommended a 'do pass' for HB158, which would require state agencies receiving GROW trust appropriations to submit accountability and evaluation plans to the State Budget Division and the Legislative Finance Committee. Sponsors said the bill puts evaluation duties with agencies and creates LFC/DFA review responsibilities.

New Mexico's Senate Finance Committee is pushing for accountability, requiring state agencies to submit detailed evaluation plans for GROW trust funding!

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POST: Nearly 43,000 agency misconduct reports logged; 2% lead to disciplinary action POST officials told the advisory board that they have logged roughly 43,000 agency misconduct reports since program launch, cleared a large retroactive backlog, and now close most complaints without action; about 2% of reports have led to POST disciplinary outcomes.

POST has logged nearly 43,000 agency misconduct reports but only 2% have resulted in disciplinary action—what's really happening behind the scenes?

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Committee weighs technical fix to home-care rate statutes aimed at ensuring parity for caregivers SB 6019 would update home care rate statutes to require that agency vendor rates include a vendor portion dedicated to wages/benefits, cap administrative rates at 20%, and require DSHS verification; unions and agency providers testified with differing emphases and asked for an updated fiscal note.

A pivotal bill is on the table in Washington that could redefine how home care agency rates are set, ensuring fair pay for caregivers while capping administrative costs.

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Sheriff outlines technology improvements for agency culture shift Sheriff anticipates technology will enhance agency performance and address underlying issues by fall.

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is set to revolutionize its operations with groundbreaking technology aimed at transforming its agency culture and tackling hidden issues.

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