Senate Resolution No. [insert number] establishes a procedure for the required disclosures related to enhancement grants, also known as legislatively directed spending items. The resolution mandates that no appropriations bill containing these grants can be voted on without public disclosure of key information, including the sponsor's name, intended recipient, project purpose, requested funding amount, and verification of the recipient's eligibility if they are a not-for-profit entity. Additionally, it requires a certification that the sponsoring legislator and their immediate family do not have a financial interest in the grant, as well as information on the project's timing.
To facilitate transparency, the resolution stipulates that the sponsoring legislator must submit a written statement containing the required information to relevant Senate committees and offices. A dedicated webpage will be created on the Senate's official site to make these statements publicly accessible within three business days of receipt. The resolution also clarifies that for-profit businesses are ineligible for these grants and defines key terms related to the process, ensuring a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in the legislative funding process.