The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Leonore Heavey. DIGEST SB 7 Engrossed 2016 Second Extraordinary Session Morrell Present law provides for a state earned income tax credit that is 3.5% of the federal earned income tax credit. Proposed law increases the state earned income tax credit that is 5% of the federal earned income tax credit. Effective for tax periods beginning on and after January 1, 2016. (Amends R.S. 47:297.8(A))