The proposed bill, General Assembly Committee Bill No. 5267, aims to establish an electronic portal for applications related to state grant programs. The bill mandates that by July 1, 2026, the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management must create and maintain a single electronic portal on their website. This portal will serve as a comprehensive resource for all state-funded grant applications, replacing the previous focus solely on municipal grants. The new portal will be referred to as the State Grant Portal and will include a searchable database, an internet page dedicated to state-funded municipal grant applications, and features designed to enhance the recruitment and participation of municipalities and other interested parties in the grant application process.

In terms of legal language changes, the bill repeals the existing Section 4-68dd and substitutes it with new provisions. Notably, the term "municipal" is removed from various sections, broadening the scope of the portal to encompass all state-funded grants rather than just those for municipalities. Additionally, the bill eliminates references to municipal reimbursement request forms, thereby streamlining the focus of the portal. The overall intent of the bill is to improve accessibility and efficiency in the state grant application process.

Statutes affected:
Committee Bill: 4-68dd
GAE Joint Favorable: 4-68dd
File No. 676: 4-68dd
APP Joint Favorable: 4-68dd