LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: SB 117 SLS 24RS 304
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: May 7, 2024 10:30 AM Author: JACKSON-ANDREWS
Dept./Agy.: Agriculture and Forestry
Subject: Creates the Agricultural Meteorology Program Analyst: Richie Anderson
AGRICULTURE/FOREST DEPT EN NO IMPACT See Note Page 1 of 1
Creates the Agricultural Meteorology Program. (gov sig)
Proposed law creates the Agricultural Meteorology Program within the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The purpose
of this program is to collect and disseminate weather statistics and meteorological data to federal and state agencies
including but not limited to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the United States Department of
Agriculture, and the Louisiana Office of State Climatology.
EXPENDITURES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
REVENUES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental expenditures as a result of this measure. Proposed law
creates the Agricultural Meteorology Program, which is anticipated to assist federal disaster assistance programs with
locating areas that are most affected by natural disasters. The Department of Agriculture and Forestry reports it is able to
implement the Meteorology Program using existing resources and staff.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
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