The Arkansas Forward Engagement Committee Act establishes a working group aimed at enhancing governmental efficiency and fostering a business-friendly regulatory environment in Arkansas. The act outlines the need for a comprehensive review of state spending and regulations to identify and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse, while also optimizing public resources. The working group will consist of various state officials, including secretaries from key departments and appointed members from the House and Senate, and will be chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Shared Administrative Services. The group is tasked with conducting a thorough review of government spending and regulations, accepting public submissions regarding inefficiencies, and ultimately submitting a final report with findings and recommendations by July 1, 2026.

The act also specifies that the working group will meet quarterly, with the possibility of more frequent meetings as needed. Members will serve without compensation, and the Department of Shared Administrative Services will provide staff support. The working group is set to be dissolved on January 1, 2027, unless the Governor decides to extend its operations until January 1, 2029. This initiative reflects the General Assembly's intent to improve operational efficiencies and support economic growth in the state.