Bill > HB07179

This bill establishes a task force to comprehensively study the operations of the Department of Consumer Protection, with a diverse membership of 11 individuals appointed by various legislative leaders and the Governor. The task force will include two representatives from the House of Representatives appointed by the speaker, two senators appointed by the Senate president pro tempore, leaders from both majority and minority parties in both chambers, the Commissioner of Consumer Protection (or their designee), and two additional members appointed by the Governor. Notably, legislative members can serve on the task force, and all initial appointments must be made within 30 days of the bill's effective date. The House speaker and Senate president pro tempore will jointly select the task force's chairpersons, who must convene the first meeting within 60 days. The administrative staff of the joint standing committee on consumer protection will provide support, and the task force is required to submit a detailed report with findings and recommendations by January 1, 2026, to the relevant legislative committee. The task force will automatically terminate after submitting its report or on January 1, 2026, whichever occurs later.

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