Budget & Taxes

passed · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SR 193: CONTRACTS: Requests the division of administration to report on certain state contracts executed within the past 10 years.

This Senate resolution asks the Division of Administration to provide a detailed report on state contracts valued at $100,000 or more that were paid for but never completed, canceled, or terminated before all work was finished. The requested information includes the names of the state entities and vendors, contract details, descriptions of goods or services, payment history, reasons for non-completion, and any money recovered or refunds received. The report must be submitted electronically to the Senate leadership and the Finance Committee by December 1, 2026, to help the legislature review past spending and identify unresolved financial obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by demanding accountability for unfulfilled state contracts, preventing waste of taxpayer funds.80% confidence

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introduced · Louisiana · House Jun 1, 2026

HR 408: ECONOMIC DEVELOP/DEPT: Directs Louisiana Economic Development to report to the Louisiana Legislature relative to expenditures and funds

This resolution directs the Louisiana Economic Development agency to submit a detailed report to the state House of Representatives by January 1, 2027. The report must outline all available funds and expenditures for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, explain which projects each fund can support, and clarify if multiple funds can be combined for the same initiatives. Additionally, the agency must include recommendations for new programs aimed at addressing food insecurity zones and estimate the potential economic impact of these efforts. This measure is designed to increase legislative transparency regarding how state resources are allocated for economic growth and development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates reporting on expenditures and funds, enhancing fiscal transparency and accountability for state budget management.85% confidence

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introduced · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SR 207: TEACHERS: Expresses support for the governor's efforts to identify and implement any means authorized by law to fund a stipend for classroom teachers and support staff for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.

This Senate resolution expresses support for the governor's plan to find legal ways to pay a stipend to classroom teachers and support staff for the 2026-2027 school year. The bill acknowledges that the upcoming state budget does not currently renew this payment and encourages state officials to explore funding options, such as shifting money from non-instructional programs. It specifically directs that if funds are moved from the minimum foundation program to cover these salaries, the reduction should only apply to money designated for non-teaching activities. As a formal statement of support rather than a new law, the resolution does not create new rules but instead signals the Senate's backing for the administration's efforts to solve an immediate funding gap.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly supports funding teacher stipends and encourages exploring funding options to increase public service salaries.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly supports funding teacher stipends and encourages exploring funding options to pay staff.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly supports funding teacher stipends, expanding wages and benefits for educators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Teachers

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signed · Louisiana · House May 11, 2026

HB 1179: TAX/AD VALOREM-MFG/EXEMP: Extends eligibility for the ad valorem tax exemption for certain manufacturing establishments to certain aerospace manufacturing establishments (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

This bill expands a property tax exemption to include specific aerospace manufacturing facilities that were previously only available to other types of manufacturers. By updating the relevant state statute from Section 1703.2 to Section 1703.4, the legislation allows these aerospace companies to qualify for reduced ad valorem taxes on their real estate and equipment. The change is designed to provide financial relief to aerospace businesses by lowering their annual property tax bills, while leaving the existing rules for other manufacturing sectors unchanged.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill extends property tax exemptions to aerospace manufacturers, directly reducing their tax burden and providing fiscal relief.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Property Tax Tax Incentives

in committee · Louisiana · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 454: DISTRICT ATTORNEYS: Provides for a population based allocation of assistant district attorney positions in the state. (7/1/26) (OR +$397,950 GF EX See Note)

This bill establishes a population-based formula to determine the minimum number of assistant district attorneys required in each of Louisiana's judicial districts and the parish of Orleans. Under the new rules, districts with fewer than 10,000 residents would have one assistant, while larger districts would receive positions based on a ratio of one per 7,000 or 7,500 people, alongside specific fixed numbers for each district. The legislation also creates a Governor's Advisory and Review Commission to evaluate and approve any additional state-funded positions beyond these minimums. Finally, the changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring that staffing levels align with the population size of each district.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates additional funding ($397,950) to establish a population-based formula for assistant district attorney positions, strengthening public legal services.85% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates resources to ensure adequate staffing of assistant district attorneys, strengthening the legal system's capacity.85% confidence

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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 1201: ELECTED OFFICIALS/COMP: Provides with respect to the compensation of statewide elected officials and legislators (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

HB 1201 modifies the compensation rules for statewide elected officials and legislators by adjusting the allowance for renting or leasing a residence in the state capital. The bill increases the maximum reimbursement amount from five hundred dollars to five hundred thousand dollars, significantly expanding the financial support available to these officials for housing expenses. These changes directly affect the budget allocations for public officials and alter the specific terms under which they may receive housing funds while serving.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases budget allocations for elected officials' housing, directly advancing state budget spending.85% confidence

in committee · Louisiana · House Apr 27, 2026

HB 1185: MEDICAID: Provides for other rural hospital reimbursement payments and directed payments (EG +$6,691,832 GF EX See Note)

HB 1185 amends Louisiana state statutes to establish a funding mechanism for Medicaid reimbursements specifically designated for other rural hospitals. The bill requires the state department to make these payments by September 1, provided the hospitals are current on all assessment obligations and not in arrears. It includes strict provisions to ensure that these new funds are supplemental and cannot be used to offset or reduce any existing federal, state, or local funding streams for rural healthcare facilities. Additionally, the legislation mandates that the implementation of these payments must not result in any reduction of current Medicaid reimbursement rates for these hospitals.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates additional funds to Medicaid for rural hospitals, strengthening healthcare access and public service funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes funding for rural hospital Medicaid reimbursements, directly increasing healthcare resources and access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medicaid

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signed · Louisiana · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 470: HEALTH CARE: Provides relative to pregnant women in custody. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)

This bill modifies an existing law regarding pregnant women in custody to clarify that funding for their care can come from nonprofit organizations or federal grants. The change is a minor amendment that adds specific sources of financial support to the current legal framework. It directly affects state agencies responsible for managing the healthcare of incarcerated pregnant women. The legislation does not alter the core requirement for providing care but expands the list of permissible funding origins.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands permissible funding sources for essential healthcare services, strengthening financial support for a critical public program.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands funding sources for healthcare of incarcerated pregnant women by allowing nonprofit and federal grants.90% confidence

passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 54: CONGRESS: Memorializes Congress to authorize and fully fund the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act.

This bill proposes to memorialize Congress to authorize and fully fund the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act. It includes minor text corrections to ensure grammatical accuracy and consistent spelling within the document. The measure is currently in the legislative process, having been adopted by the Senate and sent to the House for further consideration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill seeks to fully fund the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act, directly advancing government spending and fiscal allocation for a public program.80% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill seeks to authorize and fully fund the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act, which directly supports the conservation of natural resources and aquatic ecosystems.85% confidence

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passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 80: SCHOOLS: Creates and provides for a task force to study the minimum foundation program formula and recommend permanent, predictable funding for pay raises for teachers and support staff.

This bill establishes a task force to examine Louisiana's Minimum Foundation Program formula, which determines how state and local funds are distributed to public schools. The group will study ways to create a stable, permanent funding source for teacher and support staff pay raises, ensuring these increases are not dependent on temporary or one-time money. The bill directly affects school systems, educators, and taxpayers by aiming to replace uncertain, short-term funding with a predictable long-term solution. By analyzing the current complex funding structure, the task force will provide recommendations to improve clarity and sustainability for school budgets and employee compensation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a task force to secure permanent funding for teacher pay raises, aiming to strengthen school budgets and ensure stable fiscal support for education.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a task force to establish permanent funding for teacher pay raises, directly supporting educators and school stability.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a task force to secure permanent funding for teacher and staff pay raises, directly advancing worker compensation and job stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget School Funding Teachers

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