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, whether through state appropriations, federal sources, or available grants.

Additionally, the resolution mandates that each state department 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 that were actually appropriated. Departments are also encouraged to provide recommendations regarding the future of 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.