House Bill No. HLS 26RS-662, introduced by Representative McFarland, appropriates a total of $94,541,665 from the state general fund and $25,104,188 from self-generated funds for the expenses of the Louisiana Legislature for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The funding covers salaries and allowances for members and staff of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as operational expenses such as maintenance, technological enhancements, and accessibility services. A notable provision in the bill is the additional $275 per month allocated for each legislator's legislative assistants, along with the retention of salaries for legislative assistants employed before December 1, 2007.

The bill also ensures funding for the Legislative Auditor, Legislative Fiscal Office, and the Louisiana State Law Institute, while mandating that any unexpended funds be returned to the state general fund by October 1, 2027. It aligns the compensation for members of the legislature with the per diem deduction rate allowable under federal law. Additionally, the budget for the Louisiana State Law Institute is set at $1,226,277, and the Legislative Budgetary Control Council is allocated $13,112,977. The bill includes a new appropriation of $350,000 from the state general fund to create the Legislative Auditor Ancillary Enterprise Fund, supporting the operations of the auditor's office. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, unless vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature.