SF1776 Summary

• Modifies laws governing numerous executive branch advisory groups and committees across state government, with amendments affecting more than 60 statutes across multiple departments and agencies.

• Removes or eliminates references to advisory committees and task forces from various state statutes, including committees related to labor-management issues, voting systems, domestic abuse programs, and energy initiatives.

• Establishes or clarifies expiration dates for several advisory councils, setting most to expire June 30, 2018, while designating certain groups (such as those required by federal law or serving permanent functions) to continue indefinitely.

• Repeals entire sections of law establishing specific advisory bodies, including the Labor-Management Committee, SmartFleet Committee advisory provisions, and various task forces related to health, education, transportation, and commerce.

• Streamlines government operations by removing consultation requirements with advisory groups from decision-making processes while maintaining core administrative functions of state departments and agencies.