Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 10 R cosponsors

HB1266      — AUDITOR GENERAL-DOGE ACT

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Creates the Department of Government Efficiency Act. Establishes the Department of Government Efficiency in the Office of the Auditor General for certain purposes. Provides that the Office of the Auditor General shall provide administrative and other support to the Department. Provides that the Department shall be led by a Board of Directors, chaired by a Chairperson elected annually at the first meeting of the year from among the directors. Lists 5 directors, including the Auditor General or the Auditor General's designee and 4 directors appointed by leaders of the General Assembly. Provides that the Board may appoint members of the Department who are experts in certain fields or with certain experience who shall serve under the Board. Provides that directors and members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose. Provides for powers of the Department, including advising the Office of the Auditor General regarding audits and investigations. Provides that the Board may request a State agency head to provide all information requested by the Board and possessed by the State agency to the Board. Provides that the Department may adopt rules. Provides that the Department shall issue quarterly reports to the Governor and the General Assembly, as well as other discretionary reports. Sets forth findings and a statement of purpose. Defines terms. Amends the Illinois State Auditing Act to provide that the Auditor General may consult with the Department of Government Efficiency regarding audits and investigations.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  8. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  10. Referred to Rules Committee

  11. First Reading

  12. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (173)

173 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1266      do?
Creates the Department of Government Efficiency Act. Establishes the Department of Government Efficiency in the Office of the Auditor General for certain purposes. Provides that the Office of the Auditor General shall provide administrative and other support to the Department. Provides that the Department shall be led by a Board of Directors, chaired by a Chairperson elected annually at the first meeting of the year from among the directors. Lists 5 directors, including the Auditor General or the Auditor General's designee and 4 directors appointed by leaders of the General Assembly. Provides that the Board may appoint members of the Department who are experts in certain fields or with certain experience who shall serve under the Board. Provides that directors and members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose. Provides for powers of the Department, including advising the Office of the Auditor General regarding audits and investigations. Provides that the Board may request a State agency head to provide all information requested by the Board and possessed by the State agency to the Board. Provides that the Department may adopt rules. Provides that the Department shall issue quarterly reports to the Governor and the General Assembly, as well as other discretionary reports. Sets forth findings and a statement of purpose. Defines terms. Amends the Illinois State Auditing Act to provide that the Auditor General may consult with the Department of Government Efficiency regarding audits and investigations.
Who sponsors HB1266     ?
HB1266      is sponsored by John M. Cabello (Republican), Norine K. Hammond (Republican), Tony M. McCombie (Republican), Amy Elik (Republican), Paul Jacobs (Republican), Brad Halbrook (Republican), Patrick Windhorst (Republican), Bradley Fritts (Republican), Charles Meier (Republican), and Chris Miller (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1266     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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