The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5341, mandates the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management to establish a single electronic portal by July 1, 2027, 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 as a comprehensive resource for all state-funded grant applications. The bill replaces the previous focus on municipal grants with a broader scope that includes grants administered by 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 designed to encourage participation from municipalities and other interested parties in the grant application process. The bill effectively repeals the existing language concerning municipal grants and replaces it with provisions that expand the portal's functionality and accessibility.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 4-68dd