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.
HB 7184 requires the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management to conduct two key reviews: (1) annually assess whether state payments to nonprofits providing health/human services (like disability or behavioral health care) adequately cover service costs, and (2) evaluate and reduce duplicate or burdensome reporting requirements these nonprofits face with state agencies. The bill mandates annual reviews of payment rates for nonprofits (starting January 2026) and triennial reviews of reporting requirements (starting January 2026), with reports to legislative committees by February 2027 and every 5/3 years thereafter. It directly affects nonprofits delivering state-funded health/human services and state agencies managing contracts and grants. The bill aims to ensure fair compensation for providers and streamline administrative burdens through systematic reviews and legislative recommendations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Apr 29, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was revised to expand its scope beyond just nonprofit human services providers to include state agency consulting contracts, municipal grants, and nonresident bidder contract awards. The Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee reestablishment study was modified to focus on duties and staffing within the existing oversight committee rather than creating a separate committee. Several reporting deadlines were adjusted, with some review periods changed from annual to triennial and others extended to five years.
Scope change
The bill's scope was significantly expanded to include state agency consulting services, municipal grants, and nonresident bidder contract awards in addition to nonprofit human services provider contracts.
SCOPE
Added state agency consulting services, municipal grants, and nonresident bidder contract awards to the bill's coverage
REQUIREMENT
Changed the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee study to focus on reestablishing duties and staffing within the existing oversight committee rather than creating a separate committee
Added requirement for the Secretary to examine contracts from at least two state agencies each year for reviews conducted after July 1, 2026
TIMELINE
Adjusted review frequency from annual to every five years for nonprofit human services provider contract reviews, and changed some reporting requirements from annual to triennial
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10
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations
lower
Mar 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Oversight
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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