House Bill No. [insert number] establishes the capital outlay budget and program for Louisiana for the fiscal year 2024-2025, detailing the appropriation of funds from various sources, including federal funds and self-generated revenues, for specific infrastructure projects. The bill emphasizes prioritizing projects funded by General Obligation Bonds, introducing a framework for reauthorizing previously granted funding and ensuring that higher priority projects receive funding before lower priority ones. It allows for adjustments to project descriptions and priorities based on emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, subject to legislative approval. Key provisions include the establishment of five priority levels for projects, with specific funding limitations and requirements for each level, and new funding amounts for various projects, such as $9,999,834 for repairs at the Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. Courthouse and $12,110,000 for state office building renovations.

The bill outlines substantial funding allocations for a wide range of infrastructure projects across Louisiana, primarily financed through General Obligation Bonds and the Transportation Trust Fund. Notable projects include significant investments in flood protection, transportation improvements, and public facility enhancements, with total funding exceeding $3.4 billion. New funding amounts are introduced for various projects, such as $4 million for the Atchafalaya Basin Protection and Enhancement project and $20 million for the Larose to Golden Meadow Hurricane Protection Project. The bill also includes provisions for the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District to manage appropriations for economic development projects and allows for alternative procurement methods. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the funding and management of capital outlay projects while enhancing infrastructure and public services throughout the state.