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This bill establishes a special commission to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state agencies, programs, and services. The commission will consist of various state officials, including the chairs of the joint committee on state administration and regulatory oversight, the chairs of the house and senate committees on post audit and oversight, the minority leaders of the house and senate, the state auditor, and other state officials. The commission is tasked with identifying ways to eliminate overlaps and redundancies among state agencies, consider merging or consolidating agencies and programs to reduce costs, and identify opportunities to maximize revenues from federal grants and matching funds. The commission may hold public hearings, review best practices from other states, and require state agencies to provide relevant data and information. The commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the state legislature by January 2, 2016.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1727