HB 5267 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ELECTRONIC PORTAL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR STATE GRANT PROGRAMS.

HB 5267 requires the state to create a single online portal by July 1, 2026, for all state-funded municipal grant applications and reimbursement forms. The portal, to be managed by the Office of Policy and Management, will host all grant applications, include a searchable database, and feature tools to encourage municipal participation. This directly affects municipalities and local organizations applying for state grants, replacing current fragmented processes. The bill aims to streamline access and transparency for state grant programs without changing eligibility rules or funding levels.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action May 6, 2025

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Proposed Bill → Committee Bill · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended from a proposed version to a committee version, changing the bill number and committee reference while expanding the scope from a general website to a specific electronic portal for state grant applications. The committee version adds more detailed requirements for the portal's features and includes a specific implementation deadline of July 1, 2026.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from establishing a general information website to creating a dedicated electronic portal specifically for state-funded municipal grant applications and reimbursement requests.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the requirement from establishing a general internet website to creating a single electronic portal specifically for municipal grant applications and reimbursement requests.

Added specific requirements for the portal to include a searchable database, dedicated web pages for applications and reimbursement forms, and features to encourage municipal participation.

TIMELINE

Added a specific deadline of July 1, 2026 for the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management to establish and maintain the portal.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill number from LCO No. 1354 to LCO No. 5471 and updated the committee reference format.

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Committee

May 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Joint Favorable

lower

Apr 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations

lower

Mar 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

Joint Favorable

lower

Feb 28, 2025

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections

lower

Feb 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE

lower

Jan 15, 2025

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors