Relating to judicial review of administrative rules.

HB 2303 requires Oregon courts to invalidate state agency rules that force public bodies to violate federal laws or regulations. It directly affects state agencies creating rules and courts reviewing those rules. The key change specifies that courts must declare a rule invalid if it compels non-compliance with federal law, adding this as a specific ground for review under existing judicial standards. The bill clarifies that courts must examine federal law compliance when assessing rule validity, without altering other review criteria. This policy change ensures state rules align with federal requirements through judicial review.