H.B. No. 580 Summary

• Requires executive agencies to submit grant applications and assessments to the Governor for approval before applying for major grants (exceeding $1 million), with submission at least 60 days prior to application.

• Mandates written assessment for major grants including grant purpose, cost-benefit analysis projecting costs for 10+ years after expiration, policy impacts, and required legal changes.

• Requires executive agencies to submit minor grant applications (under $1 million) to the Governor at least 7 days before applying, with the Governor able to prohibit such applications in writing.

• Directs the Office of Budget and Management to submit a written report within 30 days assessing whether agencies met requirements and whether grants impose restrictions on private sector persons or entities, with copies sent to legislative leaders.

• Requires the Office of Budget and Management to maintain a publicly available database of all grants received by executive agencies, including applications, assessments, reports, and Governor approvals.