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House rules panel backs bill to formalize legislative review of federal grants
Summary
The House Rules Standing Committee unanimously recommended HB342 on Jan. 28, 2026. Sponsor Representative Veil Peterson told the committee the bill establishes tiered thresholds for approval and oversight of federal grants to ensure legislative involvement in large awards.
Representative Veil Peterson, sponsor of House Bill 342, told the House Rules Standing Committee on Jan. 28 that the bill would create a tiered legislative review process for federal grants coming into the state.
"Under this process, a grant up to 5,000,000 or less could be approved by the agency or the governor. Grants 5 to $25,000,000 could be reviewed and approved by the Executive Appropriations Committee.…
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