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HB 7184

AN ACT CONCERNING GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF STATE PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATE AGENCY CONTRACTS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES, MUNICIPAL GRANTS AND CERTAIN NONRESIDENT BIDDER CONTRACT AWARDS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Renee Muir

Overview: HB 7184, "An Act Concerning Government Oversight", was referred by the House to the Committee on Appropriations. It was introduced on March 06, 2025.Purpose and Intent: T

REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations
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Bill Summary · HB 7184

Overview: HB 7184, "An Act Concerning Government Oversight", was referred by the House to the Committee on Appropriations. It was introduced on March 06, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to enhance government oversight and accountability by requiring reviews of various state contracting and grant-making practices.

Key Provisions:
- Directs the Auditors of Public Accounts to conduct a comprehensive review of all state purchase of service contracts with nonprofit providers.
- Requires the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee to study the use of state agency contracts for consulting services.
- Mandates the Office of Policy and Management to review municipal grant programs and certain contract awards to nonresident bidders.
- Calls for the Department of Administrative Services to develop an electronic system for public access to state agency contract and grant information.

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill will impact state agencies, nonprofit service providers, municipal governments, and the general public by enhancing transparency and oversight of government contracting and grant-making practices.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the House Appropriations Committee for further consideration. If passed, the various review and reporting requirements would need to be completed within 12-18 months of the effective date.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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