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HB 1

APPROPRIATIONS: Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jack McFarland

Louisiana appropriates funds for state government's routine operating expenses in fiscal year 2025-2026, passing with near-unanimous support.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 1.
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Bill Summary · HB 1

Legislative bill overview

HB 1 is Louisiana's general appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, allocating funds for the ordinary operating expenses of state government agencies and departments. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support (100-1 in the Senate) and was signed into law by the Governor on June 20, 2025.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills are foundational to government operations—they determine how much money each state agency receives to function, affecting services from education and healthcare to transportation and public safety. This bill directly determines the budget available for all routine state government operations during the fiscal year.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget allocation priorities: Disagreements over which agencies receive increased versus decreased funding and whether spending priorities align with public needs
  • Fiscal sustainability: Questions about whether the appropriations level is sustainable long-term or creates future budget pressures
  • Spending transparency: Concerns about how clearly the bill specifies fund allocation across departments, or whether funds are vaguely designated

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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