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, as well as advisory councils, that have no prescribed powers or duties and have not convened a meeting or have met without a quorum in the preceding two years. Upon such abolition, the controlling agency or department 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 a reevaluation process for both state and constitutional boards or commissions that have not convened regularly or have met without a quorum for four consecutive meetings within a two-year period. The Joint Performance Review Committee is tasked with assessing the purpose, need, and effectiveness of these entities and must report its findings to the Legislative Council by December 1 of each even-numbered year. The bill also clarifies that the General Assembly retains the authority to abolish any state board or commission, regardless of whether a report has been submitted, and ensures that the abolition does not affect any rights or duties that were established prior to the effective date of the abolition.