HS HB 1599 -- JOINT COMMITTEE ON WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE (Ervin) This substitute establishes the Joint Committee on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse which will be composed of seven members each of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The substitute requires continuing studies and analysis of government inefficiencies including the vehicle emissions program; determining appropriate methods to obtain relevant data at least biennially from each state entity in regard to their function, duties, and performance; and recommending any needed changes to statutory law, rules, or policies. A report of the committee's activities and recommendations must be submitted to the General Assembly by January 15 of each year with copies to the appropriate entities. FISCAL NOTE: No impact on state funds in FY 2005, FY 2006, and FY 2007.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives