House Resolution No. by Representative Phelps urges each state department in Louisiana to actively seek funding for programs and policies that have been enacted by the legislature but remain unfunded and unimplemented. The resolution highlights the importance of these programs, which include initiatives such as free school meals, port development, and health insurance for genetic testing, emphasizing that their effectiveness is contingent on securing the necessary financial resources. It calls for departments to include these funding requests in their annual budget proposals and to explore federal funding sources and available grants.

Additionally, the resolution requires state departments to report back to the legislature by January 1, 2025, detailing the unfunded programs and policies, the amounts requested for funding in the fiscal years 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025, as well as the amounts appropriated for those years. The report should also include recommendations on whether to modify or continue these programs and policies. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the chief executives of each executive branch department to ensure compliance and awareness.