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This bill amends the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) to exempt municipalities with a population of 5,000 or fewer from the Act's requirements for state and federal pass-through awards. Specifically, the bill adds language to Section 45 of the existing law to exclude these small municipalities from the reporting, monitoring, and compliance obligations that typically apply to non-federal entities receiving state or federal grant funding. The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act is designed to ensure proper oversight and management of state and federal grants, but this amendment recognizes that smaller municipalities may face disproportionate administrative burdens in meeting these requirements. By creating this exemption, the bill aims to reduce bureaucratic complexity for very small municipalities while still maintaining general accountability for grant funds. The bill takes effect immediately, meaning the exemption will apply to current and future grant awards for qualifying municipalities.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2664&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104