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IL HB2746

IL HB2746
FAIR CONTRACTING-VARIOUS

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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the State Comptroller Act. Provides an exception for vendors to receive payment by non-electronic means. Provides that outstanding liabilities as of June 30, payable from appropriations which have otherwise expired and interest penalties payable on those liabilities under the State Prompt Payment Act, may be paid out of the expiring appropriations during the 4-month period ending at the close of business on October 31 of each year, without regard to the fiscal year in which the payment is made. Amends the Prompt Payment Act. Removes provisions concerning payments made under the Public Aid Code. Provides that when a State official or agency responsible for administering a contract receives a bill or invoice from a contractor, that State official or agency shall electronically confirm the date on which the bill or invoice was received within 5 business days of receipt, and shall transmit any approved amount to the Comptroller within 30 days of receipt. Amends the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act to make conforming changes. Amends the Court of Claims Act. Provides that all claims against the State founded upon any contract entered into with the State of Illinois, except that undisputed individual claims below $2,500 resulting from lapsed appropriations do not fall under the jurisdiction of Court of Claims. State agencies may pay undisputed individual claims below $2,500 resulting from lapsed appropriations from current fiscal year appropriations. Sets forth that the provisions are not intended to prohibit more frequent reporting to assess items such as service needs, gaps, or capacity. Sets forth other provisions concerning grant agreement specifications, separate accounts for State grant funds, expenditures prior to grant execution and reporting requirements.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the Community Partner Fair Contracting Act, makes various technical changes to improve state financial processes and vendor interactions. It amends several state laws to create more efficient payment systems and provide clearer guidelines for state agencies when processing claims and grants. Key provisions include requiring state agencies to electronically confirm receipt of invoices within 5 business days, expanding the time period for paying outstanding liabilities from expiring appropriations, creating an online portal for vendors to submit and track claims with the Court of Claims, and establishing new specifications for grant agreements. The bill aims to streamline payment processes, reduce administrative burdens, and provide more transparency for vendors working with state agencies. It also introduces provisions to help smaller vendors and community organizations by making grant application and payment processes more accessible and standardized, such as allowing indirect costs up to 20% of grant agreements and requiring agencies to provide clear performance goals and reporting requirements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh (on 04/07/2025)

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