House Bill No. by Representative Tarver aims to amend existing laws regarding appropriations to nongovernmental entities (NGOs) in Louisiana. The bill stipulates that any appropriation bill must exclusively contain funding for either a budget unit or a political subdivision of the state, thereby prohibiting the inclusion of appropriations for NGOs within bills that also fund governmental entities. Additionally, the bill requires NGOs seeking state funding to submit a funding request form by November 1 each year, detailing the necessary information to the relevant legislative committees. Late submissions may be considered only if approved by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget or the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay.

The proposed legislation also introduces new requirements for the submission of funding requests and mandates that completed forms for NGOs must align with the new provisions outlined in R.S. 39:51(H). The effective date for this bill is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the process of appropriating funds to NGOs and ensure that such appropriations are clearly delineated from those allocated to governmental entities.

Statutes affected:
HB309 Original: 39:1(A)(1)