House Bill No. 663, introduced by Representative McFarland, appropriates a total of $229,647,995 for the expenses of the Louisiana Judiciary for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027. This funding supports various judicial entities, including the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, District Courts, and the Criminal District Court of Orleans Parish. The bill specifies allocations for salaries, operational expenses, and judicial programs, such as the Judicial College and the Families in Need of Services Program. Notably, it includes an allocation of $4,057,080 for the Case Management Information System and outlines the means of financing primarily through the State General Fund, interagency transfers, and statutory dedications.

The bill also reflects a reduction of $20,556,666 from the State General Fund, while increasing it by $18,268,012 to support specific initiatives, including salary increases for justices and judges. It ensures that unexpended funds are returned to the State General Fund by September 1, 2027, and is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for managing funds and adjusting judicial employee salaries, which require approval from the Judicial Budgetary Control Board or the Louisiana Supreme Court.