The original instrument was prepared by Curry J. Lann. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Emily Toler.
DIGEST
SB 166 Reengrossed 2023 Regular Session Jackson
Present law requires the governor to submit to the legislature no later than the eighth day of each
regular session a capital outlay budget which implements the first year of the five-year capital outlay
program and the bond authorization bill for the sale of bonds to fund projects included in the bond
portion of the capital outlay bill.
Present law requires non-state entities applying for capital outlay funding to provide a match of not
less than 25% of the total requested funding amount with the following exceptions:
(1)Projects deemed to be an emergency by the commissioner of administration.
(2)Projects for which a non-state entity has demonstrated its inability to provide a local match.
(3) A water or sewer project for a system servicing 1,250 or fewer connections.
(4) A project undertaken by a governmental entity to provide natural gas utility services for a
system that services 1,250 or fewer connections.
Proposed law adds an exception that the division of administration may, at its discretion, waive the
entire match or a portion thereof for an applicant project undertaken by a municipality or parish with
a population of less than 6,000 which has demonstrated its inability to provide a local match by
submitting the following to the division of administration:
(1)The applicant's two most recent annual financial reports.
(2)If the applicant project relates to an existing utility system, a rate study conducted within
three years prior to the request for a waiver of the match.
Proposed law provides that if the applicant project relates to an existing utility system, the division
of administration may, at its discretion, approve a waiver of the entire match or a portion thereof
pursuant to proposed law that is contingent upon the applicant increasing utility rates.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 39:112(E)(2)(e))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs to
the original bill
1. Makes technical amendments.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Makes technical amendments.
2. Provides that an applicant project may be undertaken by a municipality or parish with
a population of less than 6,000.
3. Provides for information to be submitted by a municipality or parish to the division
of administration for relation to an applicant project.
4. Provides the division of administration may waive entire match or a portion thereof
for an applicant project for an existing utility system.