Rep. Hirschauer supports HB4340 to simplify uncontested vendor claim procedures
Rep. Maura Hirschauer (D-49th) cast a Yes vote on HB4340, a measure designed to streamline the handling of uncontested vendor claims against the state, during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026; the Illinois House approved the bill with a 115-0 vote.
The official bill text refers to the action as "COURT OF CLAIMS-PROCEDURE."
The explanation below provides details, reflecting content from the bill text and may include interpretive elements for clarification.
In summary, the bill establishes a streamlined administrative workflow for uncontested vendor claims under $2,500 stemming from lapsed appropriations, requiring state agencies to affirm or deny the claim within 30 days or lose the ability to contest, and mandating the comptroller to make payment within 30 days of a court decision, dependent on appropriations. It also instructs the Court of Claims and relevant agencies to send written notice of invoice errors within 30 days, allows vendors to correct these errors, and obligates agencies to pay for approved portions of invoices. Provisions confirm the court's authority to use remote and electronic processes, adjust filing fees to $15 for claims greater than $500 and less than $10,000, and to $35 for claims of $10,000 or more, as well as providing prevailing vendors with fee refunds for some contract claims.
The legislative action for HB4340 is listed as 'Senate Committee Amendment No. 5 House Concurs'.
Hirschauer earned a bachelor's degree from Colby College.
Elected in 2021, Hirschauer, a Democrat, serves the Illinois State House representing the 49th District, following former state representative Karina Villa.
Illinois legislation progresses through a multi-step legislative process. This entails introduction by either chamber, committee assessment, debates, and votes in both the House and Senate before submission to the governor for signature or veto. The General Assembly conducts business on a biennial basis, reviewing thousands of bills each term, but only a limited number are enacted into law.