Bill Status of HB 6015   98th General Assembly

Short Description:  GRANT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Patricia R. Bellock-Fred Crespo-Darlene J. Senger-Michael W. Tryon

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
5 ILCS 100/5-45from Ch. 127, par. 1005-45
20 ILCS 3005/2from Ch. 127, par. 412
20 ILCS 3005/2.8 new
20 ILCS 3005/2.9 new
20 ILCS 3005/2.10 new
30 ILCS 705/4.2 rep.
30 ILCS 705/15
30 ILCS 705/16 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to establish uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for State and federal pass-through awards to non-federal entities. Provides that, on or before July 1, 2015, the Governor's Office of Management and Budget shall by rule adopt the federal Uniform Guidance regarding federal grant awards. Provides for the following: (1) the adoption of federal rules applicable to grants; (2) conflicts of interest; (3) mandatory disclosures; (4) supplemental rules; (5) applicability of the Act; (6) State grant-making agency responsibilities; (7) responsibilities of the centralized grants management unit; (8) audit requirements; (9) State agency implementation; (10) exceptions to the Act; and (11) an annual report. Repeals the Act 5 years after the effective date of the Act. Provides that on and after July 1, 2015, in the event of a conflict between the Grant Funds Recovery Act and the provisions of the Act, the Act shall prevail. Makes a corresponding change in the Grant Funds Recovery Act. Further amends the Grant Funds Recovery Act and extends the date of repeal for the Illinois Single Audit Commission to December 31, 2014 (now April 1, 2014). Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Provides that the Governor's Office of Management and Budget may adopt emergency rules to implement the provisions of the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act. Amends the Governor's Office of Management and Budget Act. Provides for the creation of the centralized grants management unit within the Office and requires the Office to adopt rules under the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  3/19/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
  3/19/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo
  3/19/2014HouseFirst Reading
  3/19/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/20/2014HouseAssigned to Appropriations-General Services Committee
  3/25/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
  3/25/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/26/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Appropriations-General Services Committee
  3/26/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Darlene J. Senger
  3/26/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael W. Tryon
  3/28/2014HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  3/28/2014HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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