House Bill No. [insert number] amends R.S. 39:112(E)(2)(e) to modify the requirements for waiving matching funds for certain nonstate capital outlay projects. The bill raises the population threshold for municipalities eligible for a waiver from less than six thousand to less than nine thousand five hundred, while maintaining the threshold for parishes at twelve thousand or less. Additionally, it stipulates that municipalities or parishes must demonstrate their inability to provide a local match due to reasons unrelated to governmental mismanagement, financial misconduct, abuse, or fraud. The bill also introduces new documentation requirements for applicants, including recent financial reports or audits, a rate study for utility-related projects, and certifications regarding fiscal management and outstanding debts.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the process for the division of administration to review submitted documentation and make recommendations for waiver approvals to the Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay, which will have the final say on such waivers. The provisions of this Act will apply to projects included in the capital outlay budget for fiscal years starting on or after July 1, 2025, and the Act will take effect on that same date.

Statutes affected:
HB381 Original: 39:112(E)(2)
HB381 Engrossed: 39:112(E)(2)
HB381 Enrolled: 39:112(E)(2)
HB381 Act : 39:112(E)(2)