Citizen and State Accountability Act

HB 2105, the "Citizen and State Accountability Act," requires state and local government agencies to obtain the Governor's written approval before applying for certain grants. For grants over $1 million (major grants), agencies must submit a detailed pre-grant analysis - including a 10-year cost-benefit projection, policy impact assessment, and compliance requirements - at least one week before applying. For smaller grants ($1 million or less), the same analysis must be provided three weeks in advance. The Governor may reject applications that impose financial burdens, conflict with state law, interfere with existing funding, or risk loss of state sovereignty, but automatic approval occurs if no written response is given within a week.