Sanalitro backs HB4340 to simplify process for uncontested vendor claims in Illinois

Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro (R-48th) supported HB4340, legislation designed to streamline how uncontested vendor claims against the state are handled, during the 104th General Assembly vote on May 31, 2026, as recorded by the Illinois House. The measure was approved unanimously, 115-0.

According to the bill text, its summary is: "COURT OF CLAIMS-PROCEDURE."

Here is a summary based on the bill’s language, and it may include clarifications for ease of understanding.

The legislation establishes an expedited administrative process for vendor claims against the state resulting from lapsed appropriations when amounts are below $2,500. Agencies are required to either confirm or deny these claims within 30 days, or they lose the right to contest them. It mandates that the comptroller, per available appropriations, pay approved vendor claims within 30 days of a court award. Additionally, the Court of Claims and state agencies must notify vendors about defective invoices in writing within 30 days, allow vendors to correct issues, and make partial payments on validated portions of the invoice. The court may adopt remote and electronic processes under this bill, and revised filing fees apply: $15 for claims exceeding $500 and below $10,000, and $35 for claims of $10,000 or higher. Vendors who successfully prevail in certain contract claims may receive refunds of these fees.

The procedural action for HB4340 was 'Senate Committee Amendment No. 5 House Concurs.'

Sanalitro, a member of the Republican party, began representing the 48th House District in 2023 after replacing former state Rep. Terra Costa Howard.

Illinois legislation proceeds through a multi-step process beginning with introduction in either chamber, advancing through committee, floor debates, and votes in both the House and Senate before the governor reviews the bill. The General Assembly follows a two-year term structure, and only a small percentage of the many bills submitted each session ultimately become law.