Chapter 232B Legislative Review of Public Agencies

“Agency” defined.

Legislative findings.

Review of agencies by Legislative Commission: Appointment of committees or subcommittees; report to Legislature.

Considerations in determining need for continued operation of agency.

Considerations in determining whether agency is operating efficiently and effectively.

Consideration of agency’s statement, conclusion, recommendations and evaluation.

Hearings; report of Legislative Counsel Bureau; burden of proof.

Recommendations to Legislature: Determination; contents.

Termination of agency: Winding up affairs; limitation upon contracts; disposal of property, assets and liabilities.

Creation; membership; election of Chair and Vice Chair; vacancies; meetings; quorum; compensation; expenses.

Review of certain boards and commissions.

Submission of required information by boards and commissions subject to review; assistance from Legislative Counsel Bureau.

Audit of certain boards and commissions: Recommendation; duties of Legislative Commission.

Hearings; report of Legislative Counsel Bureau; burden of proof.

Recommendations.