(a) In the two-year period preceding the date scheduled for the abolition of a state agency under this chapter, the commission may exempt certain agencies from the requirements of this chapter relating to staff reports, hearings, and reviews.
(b) The commission may only exempt agencies that have been inactive for a period of two years preceding the date the agency is scheduled for abolition, that have been rendered inactive by an action of the legislature, or that the commission determines are unable to participate in the review due to a declared disaster.

(c) The commission’s action in exempting agencies under this section must be done by an affirmative record vote and must be decided by a majority of all members present and voting.