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HB 474

TAX RETURN: Creates an individual income tax checkoff for donations to the Grambling University National Alumni Association (EGF SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tehmi Chassion and 1 co-sponsor

Louisiana residents can donate part or all of their tax refund to the Grambling University National Alumni Association starting in 2027 through an optional checkoff on their state

Read by title, roll called, yeas 92, nays 5, Senate amendments concurred in.
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Bill Summary · HB 474

Summary of Louisiana HB 474 (2026 Session)

Title

TAX RETURN: Creates an individual income tax checkoff for donations to the Grambling University National Alumni Association

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes an optional checkoff on Louisiana individual income tax returns that allows filers to contribute all or part of their refund to the Grambling University National Alumni Association.
  • The program is designed to provide a mechanism for donors to support Grambling State University via their tax refunds.

Key provisions and changes

  • New Subpart GGG of Part I, Chapter 1, Subtitle II of Title 47 (R.S. 47:120.401) is created.
  • For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027:
    • Any individual who files an Louisiana individual income tax return and is entitled to a refund may designate, on the current year return, that all or a portion of their refund be donated to the Grambling University National Alumni Association.
    • The amount designated for donation will be deducted from the refund issued to the filer.
    • The designation is to be made on the income tax return form prescribed by the Secretary of the Department of Revenue.
    • Donated funds will be administered by the Secretary of Revenue and distributed to the Grambling University National Alumni Association in accordance with current law (R.S. 47:120.37).
    • The donation process does not require an authentic act to be valid (i.e., no additional legal formalities beyond the tax return designation).
  • Applicability: The checkoff applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

Who is affected

  • Individual Louisiana income taxpayers who are expecting a tax refund.
  • The Grambling University National Alumni Association stands to receive donations as a result of taxpayer selections.
  • The Louisiana Department of Revenue (through the Secretary) administers the checkoff and disburses funds.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Effective date: Tax years beginning January 1, 2027 and thereafter.
  • Administration and disbursement responsibilities rest with the Louisiana Department of Revenue (Secretary).

Potential impact

  • Provides a voluntary, silent-donation option to support Grambling University National Alumni Association.
  • May modestly affect the net refunds received by filers who opt to donate part or all of their refund.
  • Creates a dedicated channel for philanthropic support via the state tax system, supplementing direct fundraising efforts by Grambling State University’s alumni association.

If you’d like, I can compare this checkoff to similar Louisiana tax checkoffs (e.g., for charity or higher education) or provide a brief fiscal note overview based on the bill’s language.

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

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