House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes supplemental appropriations and reductions for various state agencies for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025, allocating funds from the State General Fund for a variety of purposes. Key allocations include $200,000 for a scholarship program by the Council on the Success for Black Men and Boys, $43,133,683 for emergency response expenditures related to a terrorist event in New Orleans, and significant funding for housing projects, public safety, and infrastructure improvements. The bill also authorizes the commissioner of administration to adjust the means of finance for several programs, including a $10 million reduction from the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program Fund and adjustments to correctional facilities' funding due to updated FCC rules on phone commissions.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for homelessness initiatives contingent upon a waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, totaling $2,000,000 for the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority and $2,267,336 for Covenant House New Orleans. It outlines various appropriations for correctional centers, public safety services, and health programs, with specific allocations for operational services and technology fees. The bill also establishes a distribution formula for nonrecurring revenues to state retirement systems and includes adjustments to funding for local government entities, educational programs, and community services. Overall, the bill reflects a comprehensive approach to managing state finances while addressing critical needs across Louisiana.