APPROPRIATIONS/JUDGMENT: Appropriates funds for payment of the judgment against the state in the suit captioned Dawn Marie DePedro et al. v. State of Louisiana et al.

This bill authorizes the Louisiana state government to pay a court judgment totaling approximately $1.6 million from the state general fund. The funds are designated to settle a lawsuit filed by Dawn Marie DePedro and her family against the Department of Transportation and Development. The money will be distributed among the plaintiffs to cover the judgment amount, court costs, and expert witness fees as determined by the court. The bill also establishes that interest will be paid according to legal requirements and that payment will only occur after the state treasurer receives the necessary documentation.