Bill > H0364

This bill establishes the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) Legislative Task Force to review and improve state government operations, with the goal of enhancing fiscal responsibility and reducing inefficiencies. The task force will consist of nine members - three from the House of Representatives, three from the Senate, and three from the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee - who will serve one-year terms beginning July 1, 2025. The task force is divided into three subgroups focusing on regulatory accountability (aiming to shift most regulations to statute by 2033), budget accountability (reviewing base budgets and identifying wasteful spending), and government operations and oversight (assessing state government structure and recommending consolidations). The task force will meet at least twice annually, can appoint up to two non-voting technical advisors, and is authorized to use state resources and technology, including artificial intelligence, to conduct its work. Members will be compensated like other interim legislative meetings, and the task force is required to periodically advise the legislature of its findings and recommendations. The task force will operate until November 30, 2029, after which it will be dissolved, emphasizing its temporary nature as a dedicated effort to improve governmental efficiency in Idaho.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0364/