Louisiana House Bill HB1107

Louisiana 2016 Regular Session

• Introduced: 4/5/16
• Refer: 4/6/16

Caption

Appropriates a refund of monies erroneously seized by the Department of Revenue

Impact

If enacted, the bill will have a direct impact on the state’s financial transactions related to refunds and appropriations. Specifically, it allows for the transfer of funds to a private individual from the general fund, demonstrating the state’s acknowledgment and rectification of an error made by its agencies. The successful appropriation of these funds may also set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future.

Summary

House Bill 1107 aims to appropriate a sum of $3,223.19 from the state general fund to Jeremy T. Jones. The funds are to refund money that was erroneously seized by the Department of Revenue back in 2013. The bill is straightforward in its approach to rectify a past mistake by the state agency regarding the handling of Mr. Jones's funds.

Sentiment

The sentiment regarding HB 1107 appears to be largely neutral. Given the nature of the bill as a corrective action for past errors rather than a controversial piece of legislation, it may receive support from both sides of the aisle. However, the specifics of its discussion and any legislative debates surrounding its passage were not prominently featured in available documentation, suggesting limited contention.

Contention

While no significant points of contention were raised in the discussions or documentation reviewed, the bill's singular focus on the refund of a specific amount to an individual indicates a potential discourse around state accountability and the importance of proper financial management. Questions may arise regarding the broader implications of such appropriations and the processes in place to handle similar errors in the future.