DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 3 Reengrossed 2017 Second Extraordinary Session Abramson
Abstract: Provides for the implementation of a five-year capital improvement program; provides
for limitations and exceptions for projects receiving capital outlay appropriations for FY
2017-2018; and prohibits certain exemptions from present law without the approval of the
State Bond Commission.
Proposed law provides for the implementation of a five-year capital improvement program; provides
for the repeal of certain prior bond authorizations; provides for new bond authorizations; provides
for authorization and sale of such bonds by the State Bond Commission; and provides for related
matters.
Proposed law deems projects included within Section (1)(A) of HB No. 2 of the 2017 2 E.S. to have
timely submitted capital outlay budget request applications for FY 2017-2018 and to have complied
with the late approval requirements of present law. Further authorizes these projects to be eligible
for lines of credit for FY 2017-2018.
Proposed law deems projects included within Section (1)(B) of HB No. 2 of the 2017 2 E.S. to have
until June 19, 2017, to submit capital outlay budget request applications and to obtain late approval
pursuant to present law.
Proposed law prohibits projects receiving capital outlay appropriations for FY 2017-2018 from being
exempt from public bid laws or laws pertaining to the review of plans and specifications by
administering agencies without prior authorization from the State Bond Commission. Further
prohibits entities receiving capital outlay appropriations for FY 2017-2018 from entering into
contracts prior to the issuance of a line of credit, prior to receipt of funding, or prior to entering into
a CEA, nor receiving reimbursement for expenditures without prior authorization from the State
Bond Commission.
Proposed law transfers the Milne Boys Home Complex - North and South Cottage Renovation
project is hereby transferred from the Gentilly Development District to the City of New Orleans.
Further provides that the issuance of a line of credit for all or a portion of the funds in Priority 2 or
Priority 5 for the Milne Boys Home Complex - North and South Cottage Renovation project shall
be subject to the submission of a duly adopted resolution of the City Council of New Orleans in
support of the Gentilly Development District, which resolution shall be submitted to the
commissioner of administration, the State Bond Commission, and the attorney general.
Proposed law requires all projects receiving capital outlay appropriations to comply with the provisions of present law beginning in FY 2018-2019.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Change references from the 2017 R.S. to the 2017 2 E.S.
2. Provide that the projects in Section 1(A) of HB No. 2 of the 2017 2 E.S. are deemed to
have submitted rather than resubmitted their capital outlay budget request applications
and to have complied with the late approval requirements of present law.
3. Clarify that no entity receiving an appropriation in the Capital Outlay Act for Fiscal Year
2017-2018 is allowed to enter into contracts prior to the issuance of a line of credit, prior
to receipt of funding, or prior to entering into a cooperative endeavor agreement, or to
be reimbursed for any expenditures without prior authorization of the State Bond
Commission.