House Bill No. by Representative Lyons proposes modifications to the funding formula for parish councils on aging in Louisiana. The bill amends R.S. 46:1606(A) and (B)(1) to increase the per capita funding from $2.50 to $4.00 for each resident aged sixty and older, while also raising the minimum funding amount for each parish from $100,000 to $150,000. Additionally, the total minimum annual appropriation for these allocations is increased from $6,900,000 to $10,494,238. The bill stipulates that these funds will be distributed quarterly by the office of elderly affairs.

The proposed changes will not apply to appropriations for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and are set to take effect on July 1, 2025. This legislation aims to enhance financial support for parish councils on aging, ensuring that they receive adequate funding to serve the elderly population effectively.

Statutes affected:
HB126 Original: 46:1606(A)