An Act relative to timely decisions by awarding authorities
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish clear timelines for awarding authorities in Massachusetts to make decisions on applications and requests. It seeks to ensure that applicants receive timely responses, promoting fairness and transparency in the awarding process. The legislation intends to reduce delays and improve the efficiency of how state and local agencies distribute funds and grants. Specifically, it focuses on establishing specific deadlines for various awarding decisions.
Key provisions
- Establishes timelines for awarding authorities to respond to applications.
- Requires awarding authorities to provide reasons for delays in decision-making.
- Defines ‘awarding authority’ to include state and local agencies.
- Specifies different timelines based on the type and size of the award.
- Creates a process for appealing decisions if timelines are not met.
- Requires awarding authorities to maintain records of decision-making timelines.
- Addresses the process for requesting extensions to timelines.
Who is affected
- State Agencies
- Local Government Agencies
- Applicants for state and local grants and awards
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Businesses seeking state support
Notable changes
- Introduces a framework for standardized decision timelines.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
Cosponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
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