The bill amends Arkansas Code 25-1-106, which pertains to the evaluation of the necessity of various state boards and commissions. It introduces new provisions that allow for the abolition of state boards or commissions, including advisory councils, that have no prescribed powers or duties and have not convened a meeting or have met without a quorum for two consecutive years. Upon such abolition, the controlling agency must report this to the Legislative Council before its next meeting. Additionally, the bill mandates that if a state board or commission fails to submit required reports to the Joint Performance Review Committee by specified deadlines, their authority will be suspended, and they will not be able to take any actions until compliance is achieved.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that if a constitutional board or commission has not convened a meeting or has met without a quorum for four consecutive regularly scheduled meetings within a two-year period, the Joint Performance Review Committee is tasked with reevaluating its purpose and effectiveness. The findings and recommendations must be reported to the Legislative Council by December 1 of each even-numbered year. The bill also clarifies that the abolition of a state board or commission does not affect any rights, duties, or liabilities that existed prior to the abolition.