Bill Status of HB1266  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  AUDITOR GENERAL-DOGE ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. John M. Cabello - Norine K. Hammond - Tony M. McCombie, Amy Elik, Paul Jacobs, Brad Halbrook, Patrick Windhorst, Bradley Fritts and Charles Meier

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
30 ILCS 5/6-2 new


Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello
  1/28/2025HouseFirst Reading
  1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/4/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
  2/11/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
  2/11/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
  2/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs
  2/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook
  2/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
  3/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
  3/11/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier