DIGEST
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legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law
or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 1048 Reengrossed 2022 Regular Session McKnight
Abstract: Requires the Department of Economic Development (LED) to provide for a program
designed to bring manufacturing facilities to the state.
Present law declares the policy of LED and provides these four individual purposes intended to
effectuate that policy:
(1)A program designed to make a non-political department with professional staff.
(2)A continuing program of economic and industrial planning.
(3)A continuing program designed to furnish information
(4)A continuing program of commercial and industrial planning.
Proposed law retains present law and adds one additional purpose to effectuate the policy.
The purpose added in proposed law tasks LED with providing a continuing program designed to
attract manufacturing facilities to this state.
Proposed law instructs LED to focus on economic incentives, necessary infrastructure, workforce
development, job creation, wages, community investment, and quality of life.
Proposed law further provides that the LED shall do all of the following regarding manufacturing:
(1)Develop and implement a state strategic plan for attracting manufacturers to the state.
(2) Monitor the implementation of the state strategic plan to attract manufacturers to the state.
(3) Develop a plan to identify areas of land for future manufacturing use.
(4) Identify manufacturing sites that are ready for development.
(5) Develop a plan in conjunction with the office of workforce development and Technical
College System for the training of skilled workers to ensure a scalable workforce.
(6) Develop a plan for locating and identifying property for potential workforce housing. Proposed law provides that LED is required to promote the development of the manufacturing
industry and is allowed to do all of the following:
(1)Contract with and direct trade or industry representatives for the purpose of promoting the
state as a site for the development of future manufacturing facilities.
(2) Serve as an informational clearinghouse and provide technical assistance to individuals and
entities engaged in manufacturing by compiling, producing, publishing, and updating a
comprehensive directory on sites, facilities, services, tax incentives, and permitting practices
for the state.
(3)Participate in regional, national, and international manufacturing conferences and networking
opportunities.
(4)Sponsor workshops and seminars on topics including but not limited to legal and financial
aspects of locating manufacturers in the state.
Proposed law requires all departments, commissions, boards, agencies, officers, and institutions of
this state and all subdivisions to cooperate with LED in carrying out the purposes of proposed law.
Proposed law provides that LED is designated as the applicant, administrative body, and recipient
for accepting and administering any and all state, federal, and private funds awarded to and allocated
by this state for any purpose covered by proposed law.
Proposed law requires LED to provide to the legislature an annual report regarding the provisions
of proposed law at least 30 days before the covening of the regular legislative session.
(Amends R.S. 51:922; Adds R.S. 51:938.2)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Add provisions establishing additional duties for the Dept. of Economic Development
to develop a state strategic plan for attracting manufacturers to Louisiana.
2. Add requirements that the Dept. of Economic Development develop a plan to identify
areas of land for manufacturing sites and housing of workforce and to develop a plan for
training workers.
3. Require LED to promote the development of the manufacturing industry.
4. Give LED the authority to be the applicant and recipient for accepting and administering
state, federal, and private funds awarded to and allocated by this state for proposed law. 5. Require LED to provide an annual report to the legislature regarding proposed law.