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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the State Prompt Payment Act. Makes technical changes to eliminate obsolete provisions. Provides that, if an agency incurs an interest liability that cannot be charged to the same expenditure authority account to which the related goods or services were charged due to federal prohibitions, the agency may pay the interest from any moneys appropriated to the agency that are not otherwise prohibited to be used for the purpose of paying interest. 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 confirm the date on which the bill or invoice was received within 15 business days of receipt and shall transmit any approved amount to the Comptroller within 30 days of receipt. Provides that a State official or agency that is responsible for administering a contract submits a voucher to the Comptroller for payment, the official or agency shall make available electronically the voucher number, the date of the voucher, and the amount of the voucher within 15 days after submitting the voucher to the Comptroller (currently, that information shall be made available promptly).
AI Summary
This bill amends the State Prompt Payment Act to streamline payment processes and clarify interest liabilities for state agencies. It allows agencies to use any available appropriated funds, not just specific expenditure accounts, to pay interest penalties when federal rules prohibit charging them to the original expenditure. The bill also establishes stricter timelines for state officials and agencies: they must confirm the receipt date of a contractor's bill or invoice within 15 business days and transmit approved amounts to the Comptroller within 30 days of receipt. Furthermore, when submitting a voucher to the Comptroller for payment, agencies must now electronically provide the voucher number, date, and amount within 15 business days of submission, replacing the previous requirement for prompt availability. These changes aim to ensure timely payments to contractors and improve transparency in the payment process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Lindsey LaPointe (D)*,
Barbara Hernandez (D),
Lisa Hernandez (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Gregg Johnson (D),
Rita Mayfield (D),
Justin Slaughter (D),
Maurice West (D),
Last Action
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate (on 02/26/2026)
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