StateLouisiana

HB 1: APPROPRIATIONS: Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Jack McFarlandEnacted

HB 1 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor with one or more line-item vetoes. Becomes Act No. 3 (updated Jun 18, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 100/100

Bill summary

Official

APPROPRIATIONS: Provides for the ordinary operating expenses of state government for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Provides baseline funding for state regulatory agencies

Risks

  • No explicit environmental policy changes identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Ensures continuity of government operations
  • Supports state employee payroll and public sector activity

Risks

  • Fiscal allocations are subject to economic revenue volatility
  • Budget constraints may limit expansion of state economic programs

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Funds core public health, education, and safety services
  • Maintains critical state-level infrastructure and support systems

Risks

  • Line-item vetoes may result in reduced funding for specific social programs
  • Potential for disparate impact on services depending on final allocations
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based on bill abstract; specific line-item funding details are not provided

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor with one or more line-item vetoes. Becomes Act No. 3.

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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