Substitute House Bill No. 7184 aims to enhance oversight of state contracts with nonprofit providers and consulting services. It mandates the Office of Legislative Management to study the feasibility of reestablishing the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, with a report due by February 1, 2026. The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management is tasked with reviewing the state's purchase of service contracts with nonprofit human services providers every five years, starting January 1, 2026, to ensure adequate compensation rates. The bill also introduces provisions to review and potentially eliminate burdensome reporting requirements for nonprofit providers every three years, while ensuring that state agencies pay these providers within 45 days of receiving a properly completed claim, replacing certain existing provisions.

Additionally, the bill establishes a Municipal Grant Portal to post state-funded municipal grant applications and study findings, operational by January 1, 2026. It requires state agencies contracting for studies over $100,000 to report to the General Assembly's government oversight committee and mandates audits of municipalities receiving state grants for studies. The bill also includes definitions for "firm" and "state agency," and it requires annual reporting by the Commissioner of Administrative Services and the Commissioner of Transportation on contracts awarded to nonresident bidders. Overall, the bill introduces significant changes to improve oversight and accountability in state contracting processes, with various provisions set to take effect between immediate passage and specific deadlines in 2025 and 2026.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 2-90, 4-68dd
GOS Joint Favorable Substitute: 2-90, 4-68dd
File No. 521: 2-90, 4-68dd