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Maryland Senate Bill SB459

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1- WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 29
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4-Chapter 29
5-(Senate Bill 459)
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7-AN ACT concerning
3+EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MAT TER ADDED TO EXISTIN G LAW.
4+ [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law.
5+ Underlining indicates amendments to bill.
6+ Strike out indicates matter stricken from the bill by amendment or deleted from the law by
7+amendment.
8+ *sb0459*
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9-Grant Applications and Reporting – Maryland Efficient Grant Application
10-Council – Alterations
10+SENATE BILL 459
11+P1 4lr1504
12+ CF HB 418
13+By: Senator Kagan
14+Introduced and read first time: January 22, 2024
15+Assigned to: Budget and Taxation
16+Committee Report: Favorable with amendments
17+Senate action: Adopted
18+Read second time: February 10, 2024
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12-FOR the purpose of altering the composition of the Maryland Efficient Grant Application
13-Council; requiring the Council to study and make recommendations to the
14-Governor’s Grants Office and the Department of Budget and Management regarding
15-the creation of a State Grants Ombudsperson; altering certain reporting
16-requirements; extending the termination date of the Council; and generally relating
17-to the Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council and reporting requirements.
20+CHAPTER ______
1821
19-BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
20- Article – State Finance and Procurement
21-Section 2–209 and 2–210
22- Annotated Code of Maryland
23- (2021 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement)
22+AN ACT concerning 1
2423
25-BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
26-Chapter 484 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2020
27-Section 2 and 4
24+Grant Applications and Reporting – Maryland Efficient Grant Application 2
25+Council – Alterations 3
2826
29-BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
30-Chapter 485 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2020
31-Section 2 and 4
27+FOR the purpose of altering the composition of the Maryland Efficient Grant Application 4
28+Council; requiring the Council to study and make recommendations to the 5
29+Governor’s Grants Office and the Department of Budget and Management regarding 6
30+the creation of a State Grants Ombudsperson; altering certain reporting 7
31+requirements; extending the termination date of the Council; and generally relating 8
32+to the Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council and reporting requirements. 9
3233
33- SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND,
34-That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
34+BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 10
35+ Article – State Finance and Procurement 11
36+Section 2–209 and 2–210 12
37+ Annotated Code of Maryland 13
38+ (2021 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement) 14
3539
36-Article – State Finance and Procurement
40+BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 15
41+Chapter 484 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2020 16
42+Section 2 and 4 17
3743
38-2–209.
44+BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 18
45+Chapter 485 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2020 19
46+Section 2 and 4 20
47+ 2 SENATE BILL 459
3948
40- (a) In this section, “Council” means the Maryland Efficient Grant Application
41-Council.
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43- (b) There is a Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council.
50+ SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, 1
51+That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: 2
4452
45- (c) (1) The Council consists of the following members:
53+Article – State Finance and Procurement 3
4654
47- (i) the Director of the Governor’s Grants Office, or the Director’s
48-designee;
49- Ch. 29 2024 LAWS OF MARYLAND
55+2–209. 4
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51-– 2 –
52- (ii) the Chief Procurement Officer, or the Chief Procurement
53-Officer’s designee;
57+ (a) In this section, “Council” means the Maryland Efficient Grant Application 5
58+Council. 6
5459
55- (iii) (II) the State Treasurer, or the State Treasurer’s designee;
60+ (b) There is a Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council. 7
5661
57- (IV) (III) THE COMPTROLLER , OR THE COMPTROLLER ’S
58-DESIGNEE;
62+ (c) (1) The Council consists of the following members: 8
5963
60- [(iv)] (V) the Attorney General, or the Attorney General’s designee;
64+ (i) the Director of the Governor’s Grants Office, or the Director’s 9
65+designee; 10
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62- [(v)] (VI) the Secretary of Budget and Management, or the
63-Secretary’s designee;
67+ (ii) the Chief Procurement Officer, or the Chief Procurement 11
68+Officer’s designee; 12
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65- [(vi)] (VII) the Secretary of Health, or the Secretary’s designee;
70+ (iii) (II) the State Treasurer, or the State Treasurer’s designee; 13
6671
67- [(vii)] (VIII) the Secretary of Human Services, or the Secretary’s
68-designee;
72+ (IV) (III) THE COMPTROLLER , OR THE COMPTROLLER ’S 14
73+DESIGNEE; 15
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70- [(viii)] (IX) the Secretary of Housing and Community Development, or
71-the Secretary’s designee;
75+ [(iv)] (V) the Attorney General, or the Attorney General’s designee; 16
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73- [(ix)] (X) the Secretary of Agriculture, or the Secretary’s designee;
77+ [(v)] (VI) the Secretary of Budget and Management, or the 17
78+Secretary’s designee; 18
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75- [(x)] (XI) the Secretary of the Environment, or the Secretary’s
76-designee;
80+ [(vi)] (VII) the Secretary of Health, or the Secretary’s designee; 19
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78- [(xi)] (XII) the State Superintendent of Schools, or the State
79-Superintendent’s designee;
82+ [(vii)] (VIII) the Secretary of Human Services, or the Secretary’s 20
83+designee; 21
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81- [(xii)] (XIII) the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration, or
82-the Director’s designee;
85+ [(viii)] (IX) the Secretary of Housing and Community Development, or 22
86+the Secretary’s designee; 23
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84- [(xiii)] (XIV) the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime
85-Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, or the Executive Director’s designee;
88+ [(ix)] (X) the Secretary of Agriculture, or the Secretary’s designee; 24
8689
87- [(xiv)] (XV) the chair of the Maryland Higher Education Commission,
88-or the chair’s designee;
90+ [(x)] (XI) the Secretary of the Environment, or the Secretary’s 25
91+designee; 26
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90- [(xv)] (XVI) the Secretary of Natural Resources, or the Secretary’s
91-designee;
93+ [(xi)] (XII) the State Superintendent of Schools, or the State 27
94+Superintendent’s designee; 28
95+ SENATE BILL 459 3
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93- (XVII) THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR, OR THE LEGISLATIVE
94-AUDITOR’S DESIGNEE;
95- WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 29
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97-– 3 –
98- [(xvi)] (XVIII) a representative from the Maryland Association of
99-Counties;
98+ [(xii)] (XIII) the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration, or 1
99+the Director’s designee; 2
100100
101- [(xvii)] (XIX) a representative from the Maryland Municipal
102-League;
101+ [(xiii)] (XIV) the Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime 3
102+Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services, or the Executive Director’s designee; 4
103103
104- [(xviii)] (XX) five representatives of private nonprofit
105-organizations with experience providing services funded by State or federal grants and that
106-reflect the size and diversity of the nonprofit grant recipients in the State, appointed by the
107-Governor;
104+ [(xiv)] (XV) the chair of the Maryland Higher Education Commission, 5
105+or the chair’s designee; 6
108106
109- [(xix)] (XXI) one representative of a private nonprofit organization,
110-appointed by the President of the Senate; and
107+ [(xv)] (XVI) the Secretary of Natural Resources, or the Secretary’s 7
108+designee; 8
111109
112- [(xx)] (XXII) one representative of a private nonprofit organization,
113-appointed by the Speaker of the House.
110+ (XVII) THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR, OR THE LEGISLATIVE 9
111+AUDITOR’S DESIGNEE; 10
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115- (2) (i) This paragraph applies to members of the Council appointed
116-under paragraph [(1)(xviii)] (1)(XX) of this subsection.
113+ [(xvi)] (XVIII) a representative from the Maryland Association of 11
114+Counties; 12
117115
118- (ii) The term of a member is 4 years.
116+ [(xvii)] (XIX) a representative from the Maryland Municipal 13
117+League; 14
119118
120- (iii) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms
121-provided for members of the Council on July 1, 2020.
119+ [(xviii)] (XX) five representatives of private nonprofit 15
120+organizations with experience providing services funded by State or federal grants and that 16
121+reflect the size and diversity of the nonprofit grant recipients in the State, appointed by the 17
122+Governor; 18
122123
123- (iv) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a
124-successor is appointed and qualifies.
124+ [(xix)] (XXI) one representative of a private nonprofit organization, 19
125+appointed by the President of the Senate; and 20
125126
126- (v) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only
127-for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
127+ [(xx)] (XXII) one representative of a private nonprofit organization, 21
128+appointed by the Speaker of the House. 22
128129
129- (vi) The Governor may remove a member for neglect of duty,
130-incompetence or misconduct.
130+ (2) (i) This paragraph applies to members of the Council appointed 23
131+under paragraph [(1)(xviii)] (1)(XX) of this subsection. 24
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132- (d) The Director of the Governor’s Grants Office or the Director’s designee
133-SECRETARY OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT , OR THE SECRETARY’S DESIGNEE shall
134-serve as Chair of the Council.
133+ (ii) The term of a member is 4 years. 25
135134
136- (e) The staffing responsibilities of the Council shall be shared by the agencies
137-represented on the Council.
135+ (iii) The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms 26
136+provided for members of the Council on July 1, 2020. 27
138137
139- (f) A member of the Council:
138+ (iv) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a 28
139+successor is appointed and qualifies. 29
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141- (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Council; but
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141+ (v) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only 30
142+for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. 31
143+ 4 SENATE BILL 459
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144-– 4 –
145- (2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State
146-Travel Regulations, as provided in the State Budget.
147145
148- (g) The Council shall:
146+ (vi) The Governor may remove a member for neglect of duty, 1
147+incompetence or misconduct. 2
149148
150- (1) advise the Governor’s Grants Office and the Department of Budget and
151-Management on the implementation of § 2–210 of this subtitle; and
149+ (d) The Director of the Governor’s Grants Office or the Director’s designee 3
150+SECRETARY OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT , OR THE SECRETARY’S DESIGNEE shall 4
151+serve as Chair of the Council. 5
152152
153- (2) monitor and report to the Governor’s Grants Office and the Department
154-of Budget and Management on the State’s progress towards implementing § 2–210 of this
155-subtitle.
153+ (e) The staffing responsibilities of the Council shall be shared by the agencies 6
154+represented on the Council. 7
156155
157-2–210.
156+ (f) A member of the Council: 8
158157
159- (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
158+ (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Council; but 9
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161- (2) “Council” means the Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council
162-established under § 2–209 of this subtitle.
160+ (2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State 10
161+Travel Regulations, as provided in the State Budget. 11
163162
164- (3) “Department” means the Department of Budget and Management.
163+ (g) The Council shall: 12
165164
166- (4) (i) “Grant” means a legal instrument of financial assistance
167-between a State grant–making entity and a non–State entity that is:
165+ (1) advise the Governor’s Grants Office and the Department of Budget and 13
166+Management on the implementation of § 2–210 of this subtitle; and 14
168167
169- 1. used to enter into a relationship the principal purpose of
170-which is to transfer anything of value from the grant–making entity to the grant recipient
171-to carry out a public purpose authorized by law and not to acquire property or services for
172-the direct benefit or use of the grant–making entity; and
168+ (2) monitor and report to the Governor’s Grants Office and the Department 15
169+of Budget and Management on the State’s progress towards implementing § 2–210 of this 16
170+subtitle. 17
173171
174- 2. distinguished from a cooperative agreement in that it does
175-not provide for substantial involvement between the grant–making entity and the grant
176-recipient in carrying out the activity contemplated by the award.
172+2–210. 18
177173
178- (ii) “Grant” does not include an instrument that provides only:
174+ (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 19
179175
180- 1. direct government cash assistance to an individual;
176+ (2) “Council” means the Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council 20
177+established under § 2–209 of this subtitle. 21
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182- 2. a subsidy;
179+ (3) “Department” means the Department of Budget and Management. 22
183180
184- 3. a loan;
181+ (4) (i) “Grant” means a legal instrument of financial assistance 23
182+between a State grant–making entity and a non–State entity that is: 24
185183
186- 4. a loan guarantee;
184+ 1. used to enter into a relationship the principal purpose of 25
185+which is to transfer anything of value from the grant–making entity to the grant recipient 26
186+to carry out a public purpose authorized by law and not to acquire property or services for 27
187+the direct benefit or use of the grant–making entity; and 28
187188
188- 5. insurance;
189- WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 29
189+ 2. distinguished from a cooperative agreement in that it does 29
190+not provide for substantial involvement between the grant–making entity and the grant 30
191+recipient in carrying out the activity contemplated by the award. 31
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192- 6. grants made by the State higher education system, the
193-capital budget, the Department of Transportation, or the Maryland Technology
194-Development Corporation;
195194
196- 7. business development grants made by the Department of
197-Commerce; or
195+ (ii) “Grant” does not include an instrument that provides only: 1
198196
199- 8. any State funding that is required annually and is
200-calculated through a formula set in statute.
197+ 1. direct government cash assistance to an individual; 2
201198
202- (5) “Grant application form” means a grant application template and
203-related materials required to be submitted by grant applicants, including:
199+ 2. a subsidy; 3
204200
205- (i) required organizational materials; and
201+ 3. a loan; 4
206202
207- (ii) proposed budget categories and line items.
203+ 4. a loan guarantee; 5
208204
209- (6) “Uniform Guidance” means the Office of Management and Budget
210-Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for
211-Federal Awards, 2 C.F.R. Part 200.
205+ 5. insurance; 6
212206
213- (b) (1) In order to improve efficiency, streamline and reduce redundant
214-processes, reduce paperwork and administrative burdens on both granting agencies and
215-grant recipients, and facilitate development and implementation of a statewide centralized
216-grants management and accountability system, the Council shall study and make
217-recommendations to the Governor’s Grants Office and the Department regarding the entire
218-grants life cycle, including:
207+ 6. grants made by the State higher education system, the 7
208+capital budget, the Department of Transportation, or the Maryland Technology 8
209+Development Corporation; 9
219210
220- (i) the creation of the following materials for use by grant–making
221-agencies, grant applicants, and grant recipients in the State:
211+ 7. business development grants made by the Department of 10
212+Commerce; or 11
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223- 1. a uniform grant application form;
214+ 8. any State funding that is required annually and is 12
215+calculated through a formula set in statute. 13
224216
225- 2. uniform financial controls and reporting requirements for
226-grant recipients; and
217+ (5) “Grant application form” means a grant application template and 14
218+related materials required to be submitted by grant applicants, including: 15
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228- 3. uniform performance progress reporting requirements for
229-grant recipients;
220+ (i) required organizational materials; and 16
230221
231- (II) THE CREATION OF A STATE GRANTS OMBUDSPERSON TO
232-PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH :
222+ (ii) proposed budget categories and line items. 17
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234- 1. ACCESSING AND NAVIGA TING STATE GRANT
235-PROGRAMS;
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224+ (6) “Uniform Guidance” means the Office of Management and Budget 18
225+Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for 19
226+Federal Awards, 2 C.F.R. Part 200. 20
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238-– 6 –
239- 2. RESOLVING DELAYS IN THE GRANT –MAKING
240-PROCESS; AND
228+ (b) (1) In order to improve efficiency, streamline and reduce redundant 21
229+processes, reduce paperwork and administrative burdens on both granting agencies and 22
230+grant recipients, and facilitate development and implementation of a statewide centralized 23
231+grants management and accountability system, the Council shall study and make 24
232+recommendations to the Governor’s Grants Office and the Department regarding the entire 25
233+grants life cycle, including: 26
241234
242- 3. COLLECTING AND DISSE MINATING INFORMATION ON
243-OPPORTUNITIES FOR GR ANTS FROM FEDERAL , STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ;
235+ (i) the creation of the following materials for use by grant–making 27
236+agencies, grant applicants, and grant recipients in the State: 28
244237
245- [(ii)] (III) regulations adopting each part of the uniform guidance,
246-with appropriate modifications for its application to grant–making entities in the State,
247-including modifications or variances based on the scope or size of particular grant
248-programs, grant–making entities, or grantees;
238+ 1. a uniform grant application form; 29
249239
250- [(iii)] (IV) recommended timeframes and deadlines for the various
251-tasks included in items (i) [and (ii)] THROUGH (III) of this paragraph;
240+ 2. uniform financial controls and reporting requirements for 30
241+grant recipients; and 31 6 SENATE BILL 459
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253- [(iv)] (V) recommended deadlines for use and implementation by
254-the various grant–making entities of the materials prepared in accordance with item (i) of
255-this paragraph; and
256243
257- [(v)] (VI) recommended deadlines for grant–making entities to
258-administer State and federal grants in accordance with the provisions of parts of uniform
259-guidance as adopted by the Department by regulation.
260244
261- (2) In developing materials and recommendations under this subsection,
262-the Council shall:
245+ 3. uniform performance progress reporting requirements for 1
246+grant recipients; 2
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264- (i) solicit the input of diverse stakeholders, including grant–making
265-agencies and organizations representing local governments, grant professionals, experts in
266-nonprofit accounting and auditing, and nonprofit service providers; and
248+ (II) THE CREATION OF A STATE GRANTS OMBUDSPERSON TO 3
249+PROVIDE TECHNICAL AS SISTANCE WITH: 4
267250
268- (ii) establish one or more issue working groups, composed of
269-stakeholders representing diverse backgrounds appropriate to the charge of each
270-workgroup, and also reflecting the demographic diversity of the State and the diversity of
271-grant programs and grant recipients, including arts, history, and social service, to
272-participate in and facilitate the process of developing recommendations.
251+ 1. ACCESSING AND NAVIGA TING STATE GRANT 5
252+PROGRAMS; 6
273253
274- (c) On or before July 1, [2024] 2027, the Council shall submit a report on its full
275-recommendations as required by subsection (b)(1) of this section to the Department and the
276-General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.
254+ 2. RESOLVING DELAYS IN THE GRANT –MAKING 7
255+PROCESS; AND 8
277256
278- (d) On or before October 1, 2020, each State grant–making agency shall appoint
279-a Chief Accountability Officer who shall:
257+ 3. COLLECTING AND DISSE MINATING INFORMATION ON 9
258+OPPORTUNITIES FOR GR ANTS FROM FEDERAL , STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ; 10
280259
281- (1) serve as a liaison to the Council and the Governor’s Grants Office
282-DEPARTMENT ; and
283- WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 29
260+ [(ii)] (III) regulations adopting each part of the uniform guidance, 11
261+with appropriate modifications for its application to grant–making entities in the State, 12
262+including modifications or variances based on the scope or size of particular grant 13
263+programs, grant–making entities, or grantees; 14
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285-– 7 –
286- (2) be responsible for the agency’s representation and participation in the
287-process established under this section.
265+ [(iii)] (IV) recommended timeframes and deadlines for the various 15
266+tasks included in items (i) [and (ii)] THROUGH (III) of this paragraph; 16
288267
289- (e) The Governor’s Grants Office DEPARTMENT shall provide technical
290-assistance and interpretations of policy requirements in order to ensure the effective and
291-efficient implementation of this section.
268+ [(iv)] (V) recommended deadlines for use and implementation by 17
269+the various grant–making entities of the materials prepared in accordance with item (i) of 18
270+this paragraph; and 19
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293-Chapter 484 of the Acts of 2020
272+ [(v)] (VI) recommended deadlines for grant–making entities to 20
273+administer State and federal grants in accordance with the provisions of parts of uniform 21
274+guidance as adopted by the Department by regulation. 22
294275
295- SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, in accordance with § 2 –1257
296-of the State Government Article, the Department of Budget and Management shall:
276+ (2) In developing materials and recommendations under this subsection, 23
277+the Council shall: 24
297278
298- (1) on or before December 31, 2021, report to the General Assembly on the
299-implementation of this Act, including the timelines and deadlines recommended by the
300-Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council in accordance with § 2–210(b)(1)(iii) of the
301-State Finance and Procurement Article, as enacted by Section 1 of this Act; and
279+ (i) solicit the input of diverse stakeholders, including grant–making 25
280+agencies and organizations representing local governments, grant professionals, experts in 26
281+nonprofit accounting and auditing, and nonprofit service providers; and 27
302282
303- (2) on or before December 31 of the calendar years 2022 through [2026]
304-2028, report to the General Assembly on the progress of the implementation of this Act,
305-including any recommendations of the Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council.
283+ (ii) establish one or more issue working groups, composed of 28
284+stakeholders representing diverse backgrounds appropriate to the charge of each 29
285+workgroup, and also reflecting the demographic diversity of the State and the diversity of 30
286+grant programs and grant recipients, including arts, history, and social service, to 31
287+participate in and facilitate the process of developing recommendations. 32
288+ SENATE BILL 459 7
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307- SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect July
308-1, 2020. It shall remain effective for a period of [5] 8 9 years and, at the end of June 30,
309-[2025] 2028 2029, this Act, with no further action required by the General Assembly, shall
310-be abrogated and of no further force and effect.
311290
312-Chapter 485 of the Acts of 2020
291+ (c) On or before July 1, [2024] 2027, the Council shall submit a report on its full 1
292+recommendations as required by subsection (b)(1) of this section to the Department and the 2
293+General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article. 3
313294
314- SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, in accordance with § 2 –1257
315-of the State Government Article, the Department of Budget and Management shall:
295+ (d) On or before October 1, 2020, each State grant–making agency shall appoint 4
296+a Chief Accountability Officer who shall: 5
316297
317- (1) on or before December 31, 2021, report to the General Assembly on the
318-implementation of this Act, including the timelines and deadlines recommended by the
319-Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council in accordance with § 2–210(b)(1)(iii) of the
320-State Finance and Procurement Article, as enacted by Section 1 of this Act; and
298+ (1) serve as a liaison to the Council and the Governor’s Grants Office 6
299+DEPARTMENT ; and 7
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322- (2) on or before December 31 of the calendar years 2022 through [2026]
323-2028, report to the General Assembly on the progress of the implementation of this Act,
324-including any recommendations of the Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council.
301+ (2) be responsible for the agency’s representation and participation in the 8
302+process established under this section. 9
325303
326- SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect July
327-1, 2020. It shall remain effective for a period of [5] 8 9 years and, at the end of June 30,
328-[2025] 2028 2029, this Act, with no further action required by the General Assembly, shall
329-be abrogated and of no further force and effect.
304+ (e) The Governor’s Grants Office DEPARTMENT shall provide technical 10
305+assistance and interpretations of policy requirements in order to ensure the effective and 11
306+efficient implementation of this section. 12
330307
331- SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That: Ch. 29 2024 LAWS OF MARYLAND
308+Chapter 484 of the Acts of 2020 13
332309
333-– 8 –
310+ SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, in accordance with § 2 –1257 14
311+of the State Government Article, the Department of Budget and Management shall: 15
334312
335- (a) The Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council shall:
313+ (1) on or before December 31, 2021, report to the General Assembly on the 16
314+implementation of this Act, including the timelines and deadlines recommended by the 17
315+Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council in accordance with § 2–210(b)(1)(iii) of the 18
316+State Finance and Procurement Article, as enacted by Section 1 of this Act; and 19
336317
337- (1) study the feasibility, cost, and impacts of designating a State Grants
338-Ombudsperson in accordance with § 2–210(b)(1)(ii) of the State Finance and Procurement
339-Article, as enacted by Section 1 of this Act; and
318+ (2) on or before December 31 of the calendar years 2022 through [2026] 20
319+2028, report to the General Assembly on the progress of the implementation of this Act, 21
320+including any recommendations of the Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council. 22
340321
341- (2) on or before July 1, 2025, make recommendations regarding the
342-designation of a State Grants Ombudsperson, including recommended timelines and
343-deadlines, to the Governor’s Grants Office and the Department of Budget and Management.
322+ SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect July 23
323+1, 2020. It shall remain effective for a period of [5] 8 9 years and, at the end of June 30, 24
324+[2025] 2028 2029, this Act, with no further action required by the General Assembly, shall 25
325+be abrogated and of no further force and effect. 26
344326
345- (b) On or before December 31, 2025, the Department of Budget and Management
346-shall, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, report to the General
347-Assembly on the recommendations made by the Maryland Efficient Grant Application
348-Council under subsection (a) of this section.
327+Chapter 485 of the Acts of 2020 27
349328
350- SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect July
351-1, 2024. It shall remain effective for a period of 4 5 years and, at the end of June 30, 2028
352-2029, this Act, with no further action required by the General Assembly, shall be abrogated
353-and of no further force and effect.
329+ SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That, in accordance with § 2 –1257 28
330+of the State Government Article, the Department of Budget and Management shall: 29
354331
355-Approved by the Governor, April 9, 2024.
332+ (1) on or before December 31, 2021, report to the General Assembly on the 30
333+implementation of this Act, including the timelines and deadlines recommended by the 31
334+Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council in accordance with § 2–210(b)(1)(iii) of the 32
335+State Finance and Procurement Article, as enacted by Section 1 of this Act; and 33
336+ 8 SENATE BILL 459
337+
338+
339+ (2) on or before December 31 of the calendar years 2022 through [2026] 1
340+2028, report to the General Assembly on the progress of the implementation of this Act, 2
341+including any recommendations of the Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council. 3
342+
343+ SECTION 4. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect July 4
344+1, 2020. It shall remain effective for a period of [5] 8 9 years and, at the end of June 30, 5
345+[2025] 2028 2029, this Act, with no further action required by the General Assembly, shall 6
346+be abrogated and of no further force and effect. 7
347+
348+ SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER EN ACTED, That: 8
349+
350+ (a) The Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council shall: 9
351+
352+ (1) study the feasibility, cost, and impacts of designating a State Grants 10
353+Ombudsperson in accordance with § 2–210(b)(1)(ii) of the State Finance and Procurement 11
354+Article, as enacted by Section 1 of this Act; and 12
355+
356+ (2) on or before July 1, 2025, make recommendations regarding the 13
357+designation of a State Grants Ombudsperson, including recommended timelines and 14
358+deadlines, to the Governor’s Grants Office and the Department of Budget and Management. 15
359+
360+ (b) On or before December 31, 2025, the Department of Budget and Management 16
361+shall, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, report to the General 17
362+Assembly on the recommendations made by the Maryland Efficient Grant App lication 18
363+Council under subsection (a) of this section. 19
364+
365+ SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect July 20
366+1, 2024. It shall remain effective for a period of 4 5 years and, at the end of June 30, 2028 21
367+2029, this Act, with no further action required by the General Assembly, shall be abrogated 22
368+and of no further force and effect. 23
369+
370+
371+
372+
373+Approved:
374+________________________________________________________________________________
375+ Governor.
376+________________________________________________________________________________
377+ President of the Senate.
378+________________________________________________________________________________
379+ Speaker of the House of Delegates.