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HB 389

TAX CREDITS: Extends the duration of the La. Youth Jobs Tax Credit program and provides relative to eligibility factors associated with the program (OR DECREASE GF RV See Note)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steven Jackson

HB 389 extends Louisiana's youth employment tax credit program and adjusts eligibility requirements, potentially reducing General Fund revenue to incentivize employer hiring of young workers.

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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Bill Summary · HB 389

Legislative bill overview

HB 389 extends the Louisiana Youth Jobs Tax Credit program, which provides tax incentives to employers who hire young workers. The bill modifies eligibility requirements for the program, though specific changes to eligibility factors are not detailed in the available information.

Why is this important

Tax credit programs directly affect state revenue and can influence hiring decisions for targeted demographics. Youth employment initiatives aim to reduce joblessness among young people, but extending such programs requires careful fiscal planning, as indicated by the bill's note regarding potential General Fund revenue impacts.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: The bill's notation about General Fund revenue decreases suggests it will reduce state tax collections, raising questions about whether the employment benefits justify the revenue loss
  • Eligibility changes: Modifications to eligibility factors could either broaden or narrow access, potentially shifting which employers and youth benefit from the credit
  • Program effectiveness: Debate may center on whether the existing program has demonstrated sufficient return-on-investment to warrant extension rather than allowing it to expire

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

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