SB 164
Establishing Joint Commission on Government Efficiency
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the West Virginia Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a temporary joint commission of the Legislature, to review and recommend improvements to state government operations. The commission will consist of legislators and private sector experts, and it will focus on identifying inefficiencies, reducing waste, and streamlining processes without having regulatory authority. The commission’s work will conclude after 18 months unless extended by the legislature.
Key provisions
- Creates the West Virginia Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
- The commission will consist of three Senate members, three House of Delegates members, and five private sector volunteers.
- Commission members will serve as volunteers and receive no compensation.
- The commission is prohibited from appropriating funds.
- The commission must submit interim reports every six months and a final report before the sunset date.
- State agencies must fully cooperate with the commission's requests for information and access.
- Failure to comply with a commission request may result in withholding of appropriated funds.
- The commission’s provisions expire after 18 months unless extended.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Legislature
- Governor
- Private Sector Businesses
- West Virginia Residents (indirectly, through potential government efficiency improvements)
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