IL HB4340

Creates an expedited administrative process for uncontested vendor claims from lapsed appropriations valued under $2,500, requiring State agencies to confirm or reject claims within 30 days of Attorney General notification or forfeit the right to contest

Requires the Court of Claims to confirm receipt of vendor contract claims within 30 days and allows the clerk to administratively determine qualifying small claims without requiring concurrence of 4 judges

Mandates the court notify vendors of invoice defects within 30 days and allows partial payment of approved portions while vendors cure defects on disapproved items

Establishes new timelines for contract claims: State agencies must respond to the Attorney General within 90 days, and the Attorney General must notify claimants and file with the court within 90 days of the agency response

Increases filing fee thresholds from $50-$1,000 to $500-$10,000 for the $15 fee tier, raises the lapsed appropriation payment threshold from $50,000 to $100,000, and provides filing fee refunds to vendors who prevail on contract claims