The bill, known as General Assembly Committee Bill No. 5267, mandates the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management to establish a single electronic portal by July 1, 2026, for applications related to state grant programs. This portal, referred to as the State Grant Portal, will be accessible on the Office of Policy and Management's website and will serve to post all state-funded grant applications. The bill replaces the previous requirement for a municipal grant portal with a broader focus on state grants, thereby expanding the scope of the portal to include applications from various state agencies.

In addition to the establishment of the portal, the bill outlines specific features that the State Grant Portal must include. These features consist of a searchable database for state-funded grants, a dedicated webpage for municipal grant applications and reimbursement request forms, and tools to promote active participation from municipalities and other interested parties in the grant application process. The bill effectively repeals the existing language regarding municipal grants and replaces it with provisions that encompass all state-funded grants, thereby enhancing accessibility and engagement in the grant application process.

Statutes affected:
Committee Bill: 4-68dd