Committee refers bill to apply vendor risk‑management to state grants

Chair Nash moved House File 36‑82 with an A1 engrossment amendment extending the implementation date to 2027 and described the bill’s intent to apply vendor risk‑management principles to state grant management to reduce future fraud. Representative Davis explained the proposal would let grantors assign numeric scores to applicants’ internal controls and require remediation discussions with low‑scoring potential grantees.

The Department of Administration told the committee it is neutral on the bill and said it could work in concert with existing pre‑grant evaluation efforts. Chair Cleburne encouraged support and noted the later implementation date gives administration time to prepare. No public testimony was recorded for this item.

By voice vote the committee moved HF 36‑82 and referred it to the Ways and Means Committee for further consideration and fiscal review. The referral was announced without a roll‑call tally; the motion carried on an audible vote.