Legislative Appropriations Request

A Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) is a formal proposal that government agencies submit to lawmakers to request funding for their programs or projects for the upcoming fiscal year. It details the agency’s budget needs, including expenses for operations, staffing, and specific initiatives. The goal is to justify why the agency needs the requested funds and how they will be used. Lawmakers review these requests during budget planning to decide how much money to allocate, ensuring public resources are directed to essential services and projects.