H3356 • 2025

An Act relative to transparency for grant applications

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Sponsor: Steven S. Howitt
Last action: 2026-03-02
Official status: Accompanied a study order, see H5169
Effective date: Not listed

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An Act relative to transparency for grant applications

An Act relative to transparency for grant applications By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

An Act relative to transparency for grant applications By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
3356) of Steven S.
Howitt relative to information provided to relevant state agencies upon the submission of applications for state grant funding.
State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

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Bill History

2026-03-02 House
Accompanied a study order, see H5169
2025-09-03 Joint
Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-1 and virtual
2025-02-27 House
Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
2025-02-27 Senate
Senate concurred

Official Summary Text

An Act relative to transparency for grant applications
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3356) of Steven S. Howitt relative to information provided to relevant state agencies upon the submission of applications for state grant funding. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

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Bill H.3356

SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general provisions or special laws to the contrary, nonprofit organizations shall provide the following to relevant state agencies upon the submission of an application for state grant funding:

(1) A financial statement containing a full accounting of any existing endowment belonging to the nonprofit.

(2) A comprehensive listing of any and all foreign donors and the amount of money, goods and/or services donated to that organization within the last 5 years.

(3) A statement disclosing contracts with the Commonwealth for goods and/or services rendered.

(4) A statement disclosing existing business contracts between the Commonwealth and members of the board of directors for said organization.

SECTION 2. The office of the treasurer shall promulgate rules, regulations, and relevant documentation pursuant to the implementation of this Act.

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