Senator Hutto proposes the following amendment (SMIN-3021.MW0006S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 5, by striking Section 1-23-380(5)(b) and inserting:

  (b) In interpreting a statute or regulation, the court shall not defer to the agency's interpretation of the statute or regulation and instead shall interpret the statute or regulation de novo. After applying all customary tools of interpretation, the court shall resolve any remaining ambiguity against increased agency authority.

Amend the bill further, SECTION 6, by striking Section 1-23-610(C) and inserting:

 (C) In interpreting a statute or regulation, the court shall not defer to the agency's interpretation of the statute or regulation and instead shall interpret the statute or regulation de novo. After applying all customary tools of interpretation, the court shall resolve any remaining ambiguity against increased agency authority.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.