S.B. No. 2900 proposes a review of certain advisory entities under the jurisdiction of the comptroller of public accounts, aiming to assess their necessity and effectiveness. A new section, 403.0148, is added to the Government Code, which defines "advisory entity" and mandates the comptroller to review these entities by December 1, 2026. The review will determine if they are necessary and if they promote the efficient operation of the comptroller's office. The comptroller is required to submit a report to the legislature identifying any advisory entities that do not meet these criteria. Additionally, the section will expire on December 31, 2026.

The bill also includes amendments to existing sections of the Government Code and the Health and Safety Code, such as redefining the tobacco settlement permanent trust account administration advisory committee's role and repealing several outdated provisions. Notably, it removes references to an oversight committee in certain contexts and updates the reporting requirements for the state auditor. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 403.1041 (Government Code 403)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 403.1041, Government Code 403.610, Government Code 403.615, Health and Safety Code 12.137, The following provisions of the Government Code 403.1041 (Health and Safety Code 12, Government Code 403, The following provisions of the Government Code 403)
Engrossed: Government Code 403.1041, Government Code 403.610, Government Code 403.615, Health and Safety Code 12.137, The following provisions of the Government Code 403.1041 (Health and Safety Code 12, Government Code 403, The following provisions of the Government Code 403)
House Committee Report: Government Code 403.1041, Government Code 403.610, Government Code 403.615, Health and Safety Code 12.137, The following provisions of the Government Code 403.1041 (Health and Safety Code 12, Government Code 403, The following provisions of the Government Code 403)