The proposed bill seeks to amend current statutes by eliminating specific membership requirements for various public bodies appointed by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate. For example, it would remove the stipulation that members of the Livestock Loss Board must be a livestock market owner or a university faculty member with expertise in agricultural sciences, as well as the requirement for members of the Military Affairs Commission to represent private property interests near military facilities. Additionally, it would repeal qualifications for members of other commissions, such as the Economic Estimates Commission and the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, which currently necessitate knowledge in economics and legislative audit functions.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions that broaden representation on certain committees, including the appointment of three members by the President of the Senate and seven members by the Governor, all representing organizations promoting tea party principles. It also clarifies that committee members will serve five-year terms and revises the vacancy-filling process to allow selections from a candidate list provided by the committee. The bill emphasizes confidentiality regarding military operations and installations while streamlining the appointment process for public members on various committees, ultimately aiming to enhance representation and efficiency in legislative oversight and resource management.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-491, 26-261, 28-2439.01, 41-561, 41-1279, 41-1373, 41-1502, 45-2103, 48-6203, 48-6416, 49-456, 38-211, 28-8461, 26-262, 28-2439.02, 38-611, 41-5401, 41-1505, 41-1750, 92-544, 41-1504, 38-431.01, 38-431.03, 48-6406, 16-204, 11-532
Senate Engrossed Version: 17-491, 26-261, 28-2439.01, 41-561, 41-1279, 41-1373, 41-1502, 45-2103, 48-6203, 48-6416, 49-456, 38-211, 28-8461, 26-262, 28-2439.02, 38-611, 41-5401, 41-1505, 41-1750, 92-544, 41-1504, 38-431.01, 38-431.03, 48-6406, 16-204, 11-532
House Engrossed Version: 17-491, 26-261, 28-2439.01, 41-561, 41-1279, 41-1373, 45-2103, 48-6203, 48-6416, 49-456, 38-211, 28-8461, 26-262, 28-2439.02, 38-611, 48-6406, 16-204, 11-532