The bill establishes a new legislative task force known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to enhance governance in Idaho by addressing inefficiencies, redundancies, and regulatory burdens within state agencies. The task force will consist of nine members, including three representatives from the House, three from the Senate, and three from the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, with appointments to be made by July 1, 2025. The task force is tasked with reviewing agency functions, regulatory processes, and budget authority to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability. It will operate until November 30, 2029, after which it will be dissolved.
The DOGE task force will meet at least twice a year and may form three subgroups focusing on regulatory accountability, budget accountability, and government operations and oversight. These subgroups will evaluate state agency rulemaking, conduct budget reviews, and recommend agency consolidations to optimize efficiency. The task force is authorized to utilize state resources and technology, including artificial intelligence, to enhance its operations. The bill includes a sunset provision, stating that the task force will cease to exist after December 1, 2029, unless further legislative action is taken.