GATA-ASSISTANCE Senate SponsorsSen. Mike Porfirio-Christopher Belt-Mattie Hunter, David Koehler, Paul Faraci, Laura M. Murphy, Michael W. Halpin, Mary Edly-Allen, Lakesia Collins, Sara Feigenholtz, Bill Cunningham, Meg Loughran Cappel, Rachel Ventura, Javier L. Cervantes and Karina Villa 2/4/2026SenateTo Government Operations 30 ILCS 708/5030 ILCS 708/135 newAmends the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act. Provides that the advice and technical assistance provided to State grant-making agencies by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the Act shall include training for State agency staff. Sets forth requirements for the training. Provides that a State grant-making agency that awards a grant must issue the grant agreement associated with the grant within 60 days after the grant's effective date. Sets forth requirements for the grant agreement. 1/13/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin 1/13/2026SenateFirst Reading 1/13/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 1/28/2026SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Mike Porfirio 2/3/2026SenateAssigned to Executive 2/4/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 2/4/2026SenateTo Government Operations 2/5/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci 2/19/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt 2/20/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy 2/24/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin 3/3/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 3/4/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen 3/6/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins 3/10/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz 3/11/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham 3/12/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/23/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura 3/24/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes 3/26/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa 3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026