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HB 335

FUNDS/FUNDING: Dedicates revenue to the College and University Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement Fund (OR -$100,000,000 GF RV See Note)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Turner

HB 335 redirects $100 million in state general fund revenue to repair and improve aging college and university buildings across Louisiana.

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
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Bill Summary · HB 335

Legislative bill overview

HB 335 dedicates revenue to Louisiana's College and University Deferred Maintenance and Capital Improvement Fund, with a noted general fund revenue reduction of $100 million. The bill appears to redirect or allocate funds specifically for addressing maintenance backlogs and infrastructure improvements at higher education institutions across the state.

Why is this important

Universities and colleges across Louisiana face significant deferred maintenance issues that affect facility safety, student experience, and institutional competitiveness. A $100 million commitment to capital improvements could modernize aging buildings and infrastructure, though it represents a substantial reallocation of state general fund resources that could otherwise support other priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • General fund impact: The $100 million reduction in general fund revenue raises questions about where this money comes from and what programs or services it displaces
  • Adequacy of funding: Whether $100 million adequately addresses the full scope of deferred maintenance across Louisiana's higher education system, or if this is a partial solution
  • Revenue dedication mechanism: The bill's mechanism for dedicating revenue requires clarity on whether it creates a stable, ongoing funding source or represents a one-time appropriation that could face future budget pressures

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

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