LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: HB 61 HLS 24RS 285
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: May 17, 2024 3:43 PM Author: HORTON
Dept./Agy.: Veterans Affairs/LA National Guard
Subject: Period of activation Analyst: Tanesha Morgan
VETERANS EN NO IMPACT See Note Page 1 of 1
Provides relative to National Guard death and disability benefits
Proposed law updates the definition of period of activation from during any state of emergency declared by the governor of
the state of Louisiana to during any period of state active duty ordered by the governor of the state of Louisiana pursuant to
R.S. 29:7
Proposed law applies to all death and disability benefits occurring on or after 1/01/2024.
EXPENDITURES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 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
REVENUES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 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 is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental expenditures as a result of this measure.
Proposed law modifies the definition of "period of activation" to remove during any state of emergency declared by the
governor of the state of Louisiana to during any period of state active duty ordered by the governor of the state of Louisiana
pursuant to R.S. 29:7, which outlines the circumstances under which the governor can order the National Guard, Louisiana
State Guard, or militia into active service, with or without a declaration of emergency.
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}
Patrice Thomas
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} Deputy Fiscal Officer


Statutes affected:
HB61 Original: 29:1(B)(9)
HB61 Engrossed: 29:1(B)(9)
HB61 Reengrossed: 29:1(B)(9)
HB61 Enrolled: 29:1(B)(9)
HB61 Act 128: 29:1(B)(9)