During a May 21 work session, the House Committee on Rules adopted the dash-1 amendment to House Bill 2,454, which changes statutory authority for certain audit and performance-review functions from the Legislative Fiscal Office to a new officer appointed by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC). The amendment renames the office the legislative performance oversight and government accountability officer (LAPOGA) and requires approval by the presiding officers of both chambers for the JLAC appointment, similar to the legislative revenue officer process.

The bill, as presented in committee, authorizes the officer to hire staff, enter into contracts, and conduct performance audits, reviews, and evaluations of executive branch agencies, programs, or functions, reporting to JLAC and appropriate policy committees. Most provisions would take effect Jan. 1, 2026, and the measure as amended carried a fiscal statement described as "no revenue impact" for referral to Ways and Means.

Vice Chair Pham moved adoption of the dash-1 amendment; the committee adopted it by voice/roll call and the chair announced the amendment was adopted. Vice Chair Pham then moved HB 2,454 as amended to the floor with a due-pass recommendation and that the bill be referred to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means by prior reference; the motion passed.

Committee members praised the bill's potential to increase legislative oversight capacity. One member gave a shout-out to Representative Kim Wallen and committee staff for their work preparing the amendment and bill language.