Appropriations

πŸ“… Next Meeting: 2026-05-26 8:30 AM

🧾 Bills Pending: 53

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Members

Jack McFarland πŸ₯‡ Jack McFarland (R)
Jerome Zeringue πŸ₯ˆ Jerome Zeringue (R)
πŸ‘€ Adrian Fisher (D)
πŸ‘€ Aimee Freeman (D)
πŸ‘€ Alonzo Knox (D)
πŸ‘€ Barbara Carpenter (D)
πŸ‘€ Barbara Freiberg (R)
πŸ‘€ Beryl Amedee (R)
πŸ‘€ Charles Owen (R)
πŸ‘€ Daryl Adams (D)
πŸ‘€ Denise Marcelle (D)
πŸ‘€ Dewith Carrier (R)
πŸ‘€ Dodie Horton (R)
πŸ‘€ Francis Thompson (R)
πŸ‘€ Jason DeWitt (R)
πŸ‘€ John Illg (R)
πŸ‘€ Kimberly Coates (R)
πŸ‘€ Lawrence Bagley (R)
πŸ›‘οΈ Mike Johnson (R)
πŸ‘€ Peter Egan (R)
πŸ›‘οΈ Phillip DeVillier (R)
πŸ‘€ Phillip Tarver (R)
πŸ‘€ Rodney Lyons (D)
πŸ‘€ Shane Mack (R)
πŸ‘€ Stephanie Berault (R)
πŸ‘€ Timothy Kerner (R)

Bills Pending in Appropriations

SB25: Adjusts compensation schedule for Registrar of Voters. (7/1/26) (RR1 +$496,168 GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, amended, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-05-20

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… 2026-05-26 at 8:30 AM

Author: Caleb Kleinpeter

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SB132: Provides that each public school board is to install exterior master key boxes to allow for rapid entry, response, and rescue by law enforcement and first responders during a school crisis. (8/1/26) (EG1 INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, amended, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-05-20

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… 2026-05-26 at 8:30 AM

Author: Caleb Kleinpeter

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SB155: Provides for coverage of certain dental care when connected with cancer treatment. (gov sig) (RE1 INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, amended, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-05-20

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… 2026-05-26 at 8:30 AM

Author: Kirk Talbot

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SB157: Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. (gov sig) (RR1 INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, amended, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-05-20

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… 2026-05-26 at 8:30 AM

Author: Samuel Jenkins

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SB202: Provides for the increase of parish board of election supervisor meetings in certain parishes for certain races. (8/1/26) (RR +$192,000 GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-05-20

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… 2026-05-26 at 8:30 AM

Author: Caleb Kleinpeter

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SB237: Provides relative to child welfare. (8/1/26) (RR1 INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-05-25

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… 2026-05-26 at 8:30 AM

Author: Regina Barrow

Co-sponsors: Sidney Barthelemy Gerald Boudreaux Gary Carter Royce Duplessis Michael Fesi Samuel Jenkins Beth Mizell Edward Price William Wheat

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SB250: Provides relative to comprehensive weight management services. (8/1/26) (RE SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-05-19

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… 2026-05-26 at 8:30 AM

Author: Patrick McMath

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SB433: Provides for Medicaid coverage of certain medications. (1/1/27) (RE +$3,000,000 GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-05-20

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… 2026-05-26 at 8:30 AM

Author: Gerald Boudreaux

Co-sponsors: Regina Barrow Sidney Barthelemy Royce Duplessis Samuel Jenkins Robert Owen Larry Selders

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HB109: Provides funding for the Imported Seafood Safety Fund (OR -$2,415,000 GF RV See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Jessica Domangue

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HB97: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit entitled Bentz C. Braud, IV, et ux v. State of Louisiana through the Department of Transportation and Development

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mike Bayham

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HB172: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for supplemental pay for fire protection officers employed by an airport authority (OR +$316,800 GF EX See Note)

Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Candace Newell

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HB189: Provides supplemental pay for fire protection officers for the Lakefront Management Authority (OR +$32,400 GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Candace Newell

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HB416: Provides for disposition of monies in the East Baton Rouge Parish Community Improvement Fund (OR SEE FISC NOTE SD RV)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Dixon McMakin

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HB389: Provides relative to qualifying major events in the Major Events Incentive Program (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Dixon McMakin

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HB490: Provides limited exemptions from payment under contract requirements for public entities in certain circumstances (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Timothy Kerner

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HB581: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for supplemental pay for probation and parole officers (OR +$6,264,000 GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Wilford Carter

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HB569: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit entitled Anna Flowers and Brent Flowers v. State of Louisiana, through the Department of Transportation and Development et als.

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Christopher Turner

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HB542: Provides relative to supplemental pay to certain law enforcement officers whose agency is headquartered in Baton Rouge (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Dixon McMakin

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HB566: Prohibits use of state funds in support of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions policies (OR DECREASE RV See Note)

Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Charles Owen

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HB607: Appropriates funds for payment of the judgment against the state in the suit entitled Dr. Mahtab A. Lodhi and Dr. Peter Yaukey v. Board of Supervisors of the University of La. and Peter Fos

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Kim Carver

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HB619: Authorizes the state treasurer to invest monies deposited into the Budget Stabilization Fund in certain metals and certain digital assets (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mark Wright

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HB604: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit entitled Nepal et al. v. Tiger Pointe Owner, LLC et al.

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Daryl Adams

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HB764: Establishes the La. State Contract Minority Business Opportunity Act to increase minority-owned and disadvantaged business participation in state contracting (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Edmond Jordan

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HB810: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for additional authorized uses of funds invested in a state infrastructure bank (OR See Note)

Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Ryan Bourriaque

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HB809: Provides for the transfer of surplus immovable state property in certain circumstances for the development of low-income housing

Last Action:
Date: 2026-03-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Delisha Boyd

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HB959: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit captioned Gaetano J. Montana v. Eagle, Inc., et al

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-11

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Stephanie Berault

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HB960: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit captioned Milton G. Brady v. The McCarty Corporation, et al

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-11

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Stephanie Berault

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HB958: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit captioned Charles E. Parker v. Taylor-Seidenbach, Inc., et al

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-11

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Stephanie Berault

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HB963: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit captioned Elva Moorhead, et al. v. Eagle, Inc. et al.

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-16

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Stephanie Berault

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HB237: Creates the Lupus Commission (EG +$109,985 GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-23

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Joy Walters

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HB272: Expands student eligibility for participation in the R.E.A.D. (Reading Enrichment and Academic Deliverables) program (EG +$2,600,000 GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-25

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Kim Carver

Co-sponsors: Terry Landry Jr. Chasity Martinez Vincent St. Blanc Sylvia Taylor

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HB1013: Appropriates funding for the consent judgment against the state in the suit captioned Anthony Murray v. State of La., through the Dept. of Transportation and Development

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-30

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mike Johnson

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HB1015: Appropriates funds for the consent judgment against the state in the suit captioned Gina Raymond v. Allstate Ins. Co. et al.

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-30

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Debbie Villio

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HB1014: Appropriates funds for the payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit captioned Angela Melerine et al. v. DOTD

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-30

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mike Bayham

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HB1016: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit captioned Deborah L. Reynolds v. Beauregard Parish Police Jury et al.

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-30

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Phillip Tarver

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HB830: Provides for the regulation of proxy advisors (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-31

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mark Wright

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HB1020: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit captioned Alvin J. Clouatre, Jr. v. Eagle, Inc. et al.

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-31

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mandie Landry

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HB1019: Appropriates funds for payment of the consent judgment against the state in the suit captioned Shelia Ann Brooks v. Mebrahtom et al.

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-31

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Jeremy LaCombe

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HB1075: 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.

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-31

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Lauren Ventrella

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HB1061: Provides with respect to participation by certain retirees in insurance programs sponsored by the state's Office of Group Benefits

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-31

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Kyle Green

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HB1083: Appropriates funding for the consent judgment against the state in the suit captioned Chamberlain et al. v. State of La. et al.

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-03-31

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Dewith Carrier

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HB482: Revises the initial and continuing eligibility requirements for a TOPS-Tech award and provides for the award amount at public colleges and universities (EG +$3,200,000 GF EX See Note)

Last Action:
Date: 2026-04-01

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Christopher Turner

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HB1123: Establishes the Transportation Backlog Fund to be used to fund certain transportation projects (OR -$20,000,000 GF RV See Note)

Last Action:
Date: 2026-04-01

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Jacob Braud

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HB1170: Provides for preference given to Louisiana seafood by purchasing agents of the state (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-04-01

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Jessica Domangue

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HB1178: Provides relative to the Major Events Incentive Program (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-04-01

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Alonzo Knox

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HB1184: Prohibits public contracts with entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries for the provision of artificial intelligence technology (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-04-01

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Josh Carlson

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HB1183: Provides supplemental pay to persons employed by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections as a probation or parole officer (OR +$6,264,000 GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-04-01

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Wilford Carter

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HB596: Establishes an inactive well fee assessment credit (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action:
Date: 2026-04-07

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Danny McCormick

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HB873: Authorizes a supplemental fee to fund pursuit intervention technology (EG INCREASE SG RV See Note)

Last Action:
Date: 2026-04-08

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Brian Glorioso

Co-sponsors: Doyle Boudreaux Chad Boyer Jacob Braud Reese Broussard Kellee Dickerson Bryan Fontenot Dana Henry Chasity Martinez Pat Moore Paul Sawyer Annie Spell Jeff Wiley

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HCR51: Requests the legislative auditor to conduct a study of compensation authorized for parish assessors and clerks of court (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-04-09

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Ken Brass

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HB1185: Provides for other rural hospital reimbursement payments and directed payments (EG +$6,691,832 GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-04-27

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Dustin Miller

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HB709: Provides relative to the promulgation of rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-05-07

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Mark Wright

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HB597: Provides relative to judicial compensation (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Last Action: Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.
Date: 2026-05-11

Pending: πŸ› Appropriations πŸ“… Not Scheduled

Author: Dixon McMakin

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