State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) Profile

The State Office of Administrative Hearings conducts independent administrative hearings for state agencies, providing neutral adjudication of disputes under state law. The office ensures due process and transparent resolution of regulatory disputes.

State Office of Administrative Hearings Agency Profile – GovExperts
AGENCY HEAD
Kristofer Monson — Chief Administrative Law Judge

2026–27 State Appropriations


CategoryFY 2026FY 2027
Total (All Funds)$12,916,767$12,911,317
General Revenue$8,359,152$8,353,702
GR – Dedicated$0$0
Federal Funds$0$0
Other Funds$4,557,615$4,557,615
Number of FTEs121.5121.5

Legislative Oversight Committees


These committees exercise budgetary and policy oversight of the State Office of Administrative Hearings

Committee NameLink
House Judiciary and Civil JurisprudenceView
House AppropriationsView
Senate State AffairsView
Senate FinanceView

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