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HB1266Introduced in the House

AUDITOR GENERAL-DOGE ACT

IntroducedHouse Rules

Introduced by John Cabello, District 90

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller

May 14, 2025

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Bill history

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

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

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

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

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller

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