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HB 67 Reengrossed 2020 Second Extraordinary Session Crews
Abstract: Allows the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget (JLCB) to recommend reductions
of appropriations for FY2021 of sales tax dedications to a municipality, or the parish that
contains the municipality, that reduces the annual operating budget of its municipal police
department.
Proposed law provides that if a municipal police department notifies JLCB that its annual operating
budget has been reduced, JLCB may request the municipality to appear before the committee and
explain the effect of the reductions on the municipality's ability to provide for public safety. If JLCB
determines the reduction will have a significant and harmful effect on public safety, the committee
may recommend reconsideration of the appropriation of sales tax dedications to the municipality or
the parish containing the municipality.
Proposed law provides an exemption for any municipality with a population of less than 20,000 and
any political subdivision that decreases the annual operating budget for its municipal police
department due to a decrease in tax collections.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Appropriations to the original
bill:
1. Change the authorization for JLCB from reducing the appropriation of sales tax
dedication to recommending reconsideration of the appropriation.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Exempt municipalities with a population of less than 20,000 and any political subdivision
that decreases the annual operating budget for its municipal police department due to a
decrease in tax collections.