DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 636 Reengrossed 2023 Regular Session Schexnayder
Abstract: Provides for the expenses of the legislature and legislative service agencies.
Appropriates $87,296,566 from the state general fund for FY 2023-2024 including the
following:
House of Representatives $30,998,300
Senate $26,417,511
Legislative Auditor $13,350,000
Legislative Fiscal Office $ 3,516,854
Louisiana State Law Institute $ 1,198,901
Legislative Budgetary Control Council $11,815,000
Total state general fund $87,296,566
Provides for the allocation of funds for salaries and allowances of members, officers, and staff of the
House and Senate. Provides the balance on July 2, 2023, of the fund created by Act 513, ยง13 of 2008
RS is appropriated to the Legislative Budgetary Control Council.
Appropriates $350,000 from the state general fund to establish the Legislative Auditor Ancillary
Enterprise Fund as an agency working capital fund; appropriates $23,780,649 from the fund, which
is authorized to be used for expenses of the auditor's office.
Retains provisions of existing law allowing legislative assistants who were employed on or before
Dec. 1, 2007, to retain the salary they were earning on Dec. 1, 2007.
Effective July 1, 2023.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Make technical changes.