creating a joint legislative oversight committee.

SB 301 establishes a new joint legislative oversight committee to review state agency operations. The committee, composed of 14 members (2 appointed by the governor and 12 elected by the legislature with party balance limits), will conduct independent audits, issue subpoenas, and hold public hearings to examine agency performance. It must submit biennial public reports to the governor, legislature, and public by December 1 of even-numbered years, starting in 2026. This committee directly affects all state agencies subject to its reviews and provides a structured process for legislative oversight.