House Bill No. [insert number] establishes the capital outlay budget and program for Louisiana for the fiscal year 2024-2025, detailing appropriations for various infrastructure projects funded through General Obligation Bonds, federal funds, and self-generated revenues. The bill outlines a priority system for project funding, ensuring that lower priority projects cannot receive funding until all higher priority projects are addressed, unless specific conditions are met. Notable appropriations include $75 million for deferred maintenance on public postsecondary educational institutions, $188 million for the I-49 South project, and significant allocations for flood control, hurricane protection, and various educational facilities.

The bill also introduces new funding amounts for numerous projects, such as $9,999,834 for waterproofing at the Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. Courthouse and $12,110,000 for major repairs statewide. It allows for the issuance of non-cash lines of credit for certain projects and establishes guidelines for bond repayment through generated revenues. Additionally, the bill amends and reenacts appropriations for specific projects, including the Odyssey House Louisiana Gambling Treatment Center, and mandates compliance with auditing provisions for fund recipients. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance infrastructure, promote economic development, and ensure public safety through strategic funding allocations.