House Bill No. [insert bill number] appropriates a total of $566,356 from the State General Fund for the fiscal year 2025-2026 to satisfy a judgment in the case of Dr. Mahtab A. Lodhi and Dr. Peter Yaukey v. Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana and Peter Fos. The bill specifies that $150,336 of this amount is allocated to Dr. Peter Yaukey for lost earnings and fringe benefits, while $416,020 is designated for Dr. Mahtab A. Lodhi for similar compensation. The bill also outlines that judicial interest will be applied to these amounts from the date of judicial demand until payment is made.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions regarding the payment process, stating that payments can only be made for final judgments and must adhere to the terms of the judgment if there are any conflicts with the bill's provisions. It establishes that the judgment will be considered paid as of the effective date of the bill, which will be upon the governor's signature or after the expiration of the time for gubernatorial action. The proposed law also clarifies the handling of judicial interest and conflicts between the judgment and the bill.