The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 275 mandates the Office of Policy and Management to create a program aimed at assisting municipalities with the electronic publication of their budget information and other financial data on their respective websites. This program will provide both technical and financial support to municipalities, along with the establishment of guidelines for best practices in publishing such information. The Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management is tasked with developing an application process and criteria for municipal participation in the program, and may also adopt regulations to facilitate its implementation.

The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and introduces new legal language to current law, specifically in Section 1, which outlines the responsibilities and functions of the Office of Policy and Management regarding this initiative. There are no deletions from existing law in this bill, as it primarily focuses on new provisions to enhance transparency and accessibility of municipal budget information online.