HB1934

House Bill 1934 establishes the 'Arkansas Forward Engagement Committee' and a corresponding working group tasked with reviewing state government spending and regulatory policies. The primary objective of the working group is to identify and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse while improving operational efficiencies in state government. Additionally, the group is directed to examine existing regulations to determine if any are duplicative, unnecessary, or overly burdensome to economic growth. The working group will be composed of various state department secretaries, administrators, and legislative members, with the Department of Shared Administrative Services providing administrative support. The group is required to establish a mechanism for public submissions regarding government inefficiency and must submit a final report of its findings and recommendations by July 1, 2026. The working group is scheduled to be abolished on January 1, 2027, unless extended by the Governor until 2029.