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HB 2120

Modifying joint legislative audit and review committee work plans to ensure efficient use of staff resources.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stephanie Barnard and 7 co-sponsors

HB 2120 restructures JLARC's work planning procedures to optimize staff efficiency, affecting which state agencies receive audits and oversight priority.

By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
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Bill Summary · HB 2120

Legislative bill overview

HB 2120 modifies how the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) plans and prioritizes its work to improve operational efficiency. The bill adjusts JLARC's work plan procedures, likely streamlining decision-making processes or resource allocation among audit projects.

Why is this important

JLARC conducts fiscal and performance audits of state agencies, providing lawmakers with critical oversight information. Changes to how it prioritizes work directly affect which government programs receive scrutiny and how quickly audits are completed, influencing legislative accountability efforts.

Potential points of contention

  • Staff resource constraints: The bill's focus on "efficient use of staff resources" may signal pressure to do more audits with existing budgets, potentially reducing audit depth or scope
  • Audit prioritization authority: Changes to work plan procedures could shift power over which agencies get audited—between JLARC members themselves, legislative leadership, or other stakeholders
  • Transparency and access: Modifications to work planning processes may affect public visibility into audit selection criteria and legislative intent

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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