Adds to existing law to establish the Department of Governmental Efficiency Task Force.

established to enhance the effectiveness and accountability of governance in the State of Idaho. Recognizing the need for systematic oversight and efficiency improvements, this formal legislative task force comprises nine members from the legislature, ensuring balanced representation and informed decision-making. To maximize its impact, the task force will be structured into specialized subgroups, each addressing a critical area of government operations: • Regulatory Accountability – Evaluating state agency rulemaking to strengthen oversight and reduce regulatory burdens, with a long-term goal of shifting nearly all regulations to statute by 2033. • Budget Accountability – Conducting base budget reviews to identify and eliminate wasteful or redundant government services, programs, and expenditures. • Government Operations and Oversight – Assessing state government structures to recommend agency consolidations and streamline operations for optimized efficiency. Emphasizing technological advancements, the task force is authorized to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and technology where feasible to improve its analytical capabilities and decision-making processes. With broad investigative and review authority, the task force will provide comprehensive recommendations for legislative improvements, ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency. This initiative operates under a sunset clause, remaining active until 2029, allowing for a dedicated four-year period to implement meaningful reforms. Additionally, recognizing the urgency of its mission, an emergency clause ensures that the task force becomes effective immediately upon enactment. Through these strategic measures, the DOGE Task Force will work toward a more efficient, accountable, and responsive government, aligning Idaho’s governance with the best interests of its citizens.