LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: HB 327 HLS 23RS 177
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: June 7, 2023 8:59 AM Author: SEABAUGH
Dept./Agy.: Board of Regents
Subject: TOPS Residency Requirements Analyst: Chris Henry
TOPS EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX Page 1 of 1
Relative to the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS), provides that dependent children of parents living overseas
meet TOPS residency requirements if certain conditions are met
Proposed law amends the residency requirements for the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) to include a
student whose parent or court-ordered custodian meets all of the following: 1. Lives outside the United States 2. Is not on
active duty with the U.S. armed forces 3. Was a resident of Louisiana for 24 months prior to moving abroad 4. Has
remained a resident of Louisiana through the date of the student’s graduation from high school.
EXPENDITURES 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW SEE BELOW
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total
REVENUES 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
There will be a minimal increase in costs for the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) resulting from any
increase in the number of students receiving TOPS awards who otherwise would not have due to the proposed legislation.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
Evan Brasseaux
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee 6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} or a Net Fee Decrease {S} Interim Deputy Fiscal Officer