House Bill No. 309, introduced by Representative Tarver, aims to amend existing laws regarding appropriations to nongovernmental entities (NGOs) in Louisiana. The bill stipulates that any appropriation bill that includes funding for a budget unit or a political subdivision of the state cannot also include appropriations for NGOs. This change is intended to create clearer boundaries for funding allocations and ensure that appropriations to NGOs are handled separately from those to governmental entities. Additionally, the bill requires NGOs requesting state funding to submit a funding request form by November 1 each year, with specific information to be provided to relevant legislative committees.

The bill also introduces a provision that allows for late funding requests to be included in an appropriation bill only if approved by the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget or the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay. Furthermore, it mandates that completed funding request forms for NGOs must be submitted in accordance with the new regulations outlined in the bill. The proposed changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and are designed to enhance transparency and accountability in the appropriation process for NGOs.

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