Budget & Taxes

in committee · Louisiana · House May 12, 2026

HB 603: FUNDS/FUNDING: (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes the investment of state funds in digital assets and precious metals (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

HB 603 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Louisiana state funds to be invested in digital assets (like cryptocurrencies) and precious metals (such as gold or silver). This change would directly affect how the state manages its public finances, specifically modifying Article VII, Section 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution. The bill would require voter approval in the November 2026 election to take effect, as it amends the state constitution rather than creating new legislation. If passed, it would permit the state to allocate a portion of its funds into these asset classes, expanding existing investment options for public money.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends constitution to authorize state fund investment in digital assets/premium metals, directly altering fiscal management strategy per Article VII, Section 14(B).95% confidence

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 829: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Provides for the Louisiana Minority Business Development Fund (OR +$25,000,000 GF See Note)

HB 829 creates the Louisiana Minority Business Development Fund to provide low-interest loans to qualifying minority-owned small businesses. It directly affects businesses majority-owned by African American, Hispanic, Asian Pacific, Native American, or women-owned entities (with ≤50 employees, ≤$5M annual revenue, and ≥12 months in operation). The fund operates as a revolving loan program with fixed interest rates (3-5%) and loan limits up to $500,000, prioritizing flexible collateral and technical assistance. Repayments, state appropriations, and grants replenish the fund, ensuring long-term capital access without annual budget reversion.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state-funded revolving loan program for minority businesses, directly allocating public funds to support economic development through government spending.90% confidence

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signed · Louisiana · House May 29, 2026

HB 377: CIVIL SERVICE/FIRE & POL: Provides relative to the pay range for the state examiner and deputy state examiner of the municipal fire and police civil service

HB 377 sets pay ranges for two state civil service positions: the state examiner and deputy state examiner overseeing municipal fire and police personnel systems. It specifies that the state examiner’s position must align with the pay range of the deputy director of state civil service, while the deputy state examiner’s role must be assigned to a pay range two levels below that position. Both positions require specific experience in civil service administration and will receive travel/living expense reimbursement when traveling for work. The bill amends constitutional and statutory provisions to clarify these compensation structures without creating new policies or affecting broader public services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSets salary ranges for civil service positions, directly defining state budget allocations for personnel costs within fiscal management.95% confidence

signed · Louisiana · Senate May 17, 2026

SB 318: TAX EXEMPTIONS: Provides relative to tax exemption budget and return on investment reports published by the Department of Revenue. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)

SB 318 requires Louisiana's Department of Revenue to publish an annual tax exemption budget online, including each exemption's legal reference and purpose. It mandates organizing exemptions into specific categories (like business incentives or property tax breaks) and removes outdated reporting rules about tax incentives. The bill repeals several existing sections of tax law related to exemption reporting. This change directly affects the Department of Revenue's reporting process and provides clearer public access to tax exemption details for Louisiana taxpayers and stakeholders.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates public reporting of tax exemptions, enhancing fiscal transparency and accountability per fiscal responsibility indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax State Budget Tax Incentives

in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 253: TAX/INCOME TAX: Repeals the state tax levied on the net income of individuals and estates and trusts (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note)

HB 253 repeals Louisiana's state income tax on individuals, estates, and trusts, eliminating a tax that currently applies to residents and nonresidents earning income within the state. The bill removes specific tax provisions (R.S. 47:32(A), 295(A), 300.1, and 300.2) from the state code, effective January 1, 2027. This change directly affects taxpayers who would otherwise pay state income tax on personal earnings, estates, or trust income. The repeal applies to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, with no new tax mechanisms replacing the repealed provisions.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals Louisiana's state income tax on individuals, estates, and trusts, eliminating a key revenue source and reducing government fiscal obligations under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax

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in committee · Louisiana · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SB 88: TAX/AD VALOREM: Constitutional Amendment to authorize the local governing authority of a parish to provide an increase to the homestead exemption. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

SB 88 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Louisiana parishes to approve an additional $22,500 property tax exemption for homes already qualifying for the existing $7,500 homestead exemption. Local parish governments would need to formally approve this extra exemption, and taxing authorities must absorb any resulting revenue loss without increasing taxes for other property owners. The amendment requires voter approval in a statewide election on November 3, 2026, and specifies that this exemption would not trigger property reappraisals or millage adjustments. It directly affects homeowners in parishes that adopt this additional tax break.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases homestead property tax exemption by $22,500 for qualifying homeowners, reducing their tax burden without requiring tax increases elsewhere - direct tax relief for residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 807: FUNDS/FUNDING: Establishes the Workforce Instructor Capacity Investment Program to enhance workforce training programs to meet employer demand in certain industry sectors (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)

HB 807 establishes a special fund within Louisiana's state treasury to support the Community and Technical College System's workforce training programs. It directly affects community colleges and private-sector employers in high-demand industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and information technology by providing funding to hire more instructors and expand training capacity. Key provisions include using the fund for rapid-response instructor deployment, recruitment incentives, temporary instructors, and salary supplements - while prohibiting these funds from replacing existing state higher education funding. The program requires annual reporting to legislative committees on fund usage, supported industries, and credentials awarded.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a state treasury fund to allocate resources for workforce training programs, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education and economic development.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes special fund to hire instructors and expand workforce training in community colleges, directly increasing funding for higher education programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds workforce training for healthcare industry sectors via instructor capacity investments, directly supporting healthcare workforce development and employer demand needs.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds IT workforce training programs to meet employer demand in high-demand tech sectors within Louisiana's Community and Technical College System.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SB 187: FUNDS/FUNDING: Creates the Oil and Gas Severance Subfund in the Parish Transportation Fund. (7/1/26) (OR -$17,800,000 GF RV See Note)

SB 187 creates a dedicated subfund within Louisiana's Parish Transportation Fund, requiring 5% of state oil and gas severance tax revenue (starting July 2026) and all annually appropriated funds to be deposited there. The money can only be used to repair and maintain public roads and bridges in parishes where oil and gas operations occur, directly affecting those parishes' infrastructure budgets. It explicitly prohibits using these funds for bond issuances or other purposes outside this specific transportation use. The subfund will be distributed proportionally to qualifying parishes based on established formulas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects 5% of oil/gas severance tax revenue to fund road/bridge maintenance in affected parishes, ensuring dedicated budget allocation for infrastructure without diversion.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates dedicated subfund for road/bridge maintenance using oil/gas revenues, explicitly funding transportation infrastructure per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Louisiana · House May 11, 2026

HB 597: JUDGES: Provides relative to judicial compensation (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

HB 597 establishes a new formula for adjusting judicial salaries in Louisiana. It requires annual salary increases for all Louisiana judges (Supreme Court, appellate, district, city, and parish courts) on July 1st, based on a five-year rolling average of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The bill caps annual raises at the percentage increase for full-time state classified employees and mandates that the Louisiana Supreme Court and Judicial Budgetary Control Board must approve each increase before implementation, contingent on available funding. This replaces previous judicial compensation statutes (R.S. 13:42-50) with the new mechanism.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill caps judicial salary increases at state employee rate, aligning with CPI to promote fiscal responsibility in government spending without new budgetary strain.92% confidence

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 412: TAX/AD VALOREM TAX: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to assessment and reappraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes and establishes a property tax exemption (OR SEE FISC NOTE LF RV)

HB 412 proposes a constitutional amendment to change Louisiana's property tax system. It would require property to be reassessed every five years (instead of four), limit yearly increases in homestead tax bills to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth rate, and create a new exemption for homes where owners have paid property taxes for 30+ consecutive years. These changes would directly affect homeowners with homestead properties, particularly those who have owned their homes for decades. The amendment, if approved by voters in November 2026, would take effect for tax years beginning January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCaps homestead tax increases at CPI and exempts long-term homeowners, providing tax relief per property tax system changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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