AR SB286

Appropriates $1,000,000 to the Department of Finance and Administration - Disbursing Officer for pregnancy help organization grants for fiscal year 2023-2024, payable from the Pregnancy Help Organization Sub-Fund.

Defines "pregnancy help organization" as organizations existing as of January 1, 2023, that provide services to individuals facing unintended pregnancy with intent to encourage childbirth and do not perform, prescribe, provide referrals for, or encourage abortion.

Requires the Department of Finance and Administration to create a grant program and promulgate rules for disbursement, including requirements that organizations submit spending plans and that funds be distributed in increments rather than lump sums.

Transfers $1,000,000 from the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund to establish the Pregnancy Help Organization Grant Sub-Fund, with any unexpended funds reverting to the General Revenue Allotment Reserve Fund after June 30, 2024.

Takes effect July 1, 2023, with emergency clause declaring the appropriation essential to agency operations.