Provides a credit against state income tax for sales taxes paid by contractors of state public works projects purchasing materials for the public work in-state. (8/15/11)
Provides for credit from income tax for eligible costs and expenses incurred during the rehabilitation of certain residential structures in storm impacted or economically depressed areas. (8/15/11)
Requires BESE to adopt rules providing for the establishment of bus routes to RSD schools that enhance student safety and reduce student travel time on a school bus to and from school. (gov sig)
Provides relative to the La. Granting Resources and Autonomy for Diplomas Act including additional operational autonomies to be granted to public postsecondary education institutions and reporting requirements for such institutions and the Board of Regents. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT GF EX See Note)
Requires recording of certain public work and material and supplies contracts and certain amendments, revisions, and change orders; increases fines and criminal penalties for splitting profits, fees, and commissions. (8/15/11) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
Provides a tax credit against individual state income tax for the amount of sales tax paid by homeowners when purchasing green materials for residential home building or remodeling. (8/15/11) (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note)
Creates the Louisiana Entrepreneurial Assistance and Development (LEAD) Program which grants a tax reduction to insurance companies who invest in the fund. (8/15/11)