Administrative Procedure Act, standard of judicial review of agency rulings revised

Senate Bill 248 revises the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, specifically altering the standard for judicial review of rulings made by state administrative agencies. The bill outlines the process for individuals or entities to appeal agency decisions, including requirements for filing notices, cost bonds, and determining court venue. It establishes conditions under which a stay of an agency's decision may be granted during the review, particularly for license suspensions or revocations. The bill also sets a 30-day timeframe for filing appeals and clarifies that reviewing courts generally will not accept new evidence regarding facts already determined by the agency.