RESUMEHB416 2308 4851 Page 1 of 1 Connick (HB 416) Act No. 194 New law provides for an income tax checkoff under which an individual can donate all or a portion of his state income tax refund to the Dept. of Transportation and Development exclusively for the cost of maintaining decorative lighting on the Crescent City Connection. New law provides for an income tax checkoff under which individuals can donate all or a portion of his state income tax refund for the cost of operating and maintaining the New Orleans ferries, formerly operated by the Crescent City Connection Division, in lieu of that amount being paid as a refund. Effective for taxable years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2013. (Adds R.S. 47:120.181 and 120.191)