DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 428 Original 2021 Regular Session Geymann
Abstract: If federal disaster dollars are received by the state, prohibits increases in recurring
expenses of any state office, department, division, board, commission, council, committee,
postsecondary education institution, or other executive branch entity, unless certain
circumstances are met.
Present law provides for the development, enactment, and execution of the operating budget for the
executive branch of government. Proposed law retains present law.
Proposed law prohibits any increase in recurring expenses for an executive branch entity for the
remainder of any fiscal year in which money is received by the state from the federal government
for costs associated with a federally declared disaster, and continuing each fiscal year thereafter until
all such dollars are obligated and paid. Defines "recurring expense" to mean an expenditure
necessary for the operation of the executive branch entity, including but not limited to salary
expenses, utilities, and supplies. Further provides that the phrase shall not include acquisitions,
major repairs, debt service, or employee or retiree benefits payments.
Provides that proposed law applies to all state offices, departments, divisions, boards, commissions,
councils, committees, postsecondary education institutions, or other entities of the executive branch
of state government. Further provides that proposed law shall not apply if either of the following
conditions is met:
(1)If the federal funds received are payable to the state on a reimbursement basis.
(2)If the Revenue Estimating Conference adopts a revised forecast that shows recurring
revenues sufficient to fully fund existing obligations and such increase for the current fiscal
year and the next two fiscal years.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 39:89.1)