Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides funding for critical state infrastructure needs
Risks
- Lack of detailed data on specific environmental impact of projects
StateLouisianaEnacted
HB 2: CAPITAL OUTLAY: Provides for the comprehensive Capital Outlay budget
Tony Bacala
HB 2 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor with one or more line-item vetoes. Becomes Act No. 4 (updated Jun 18, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
01
What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 90/100
Earlier scoring method. Reanalyze to use the sector calculation.
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan75%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
This bill serves as the primary legislation for state-funded capital improvement and infrastructure projects across Louisiana.
02
Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Directly stimulates construction and public works sectors
- Supports long-term economic development through state infrastructure
Risks
- Potential for inefficient allocation of taxpayer funds
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Funds schools, hospitals, and community facilities
- Improves public access to essential state-maintained services
Risks
- Subject to political bargaining during the drafting process
Technology Industry
Not scored in this analysis.
Generate analysis again to evaluate this sector.
Civic Accountability
Not scored in this analysis.
Generate analysis again to evaluate this sector.
Public Health & Safety
Not scored in this analysis.
Generate analysis again to evaluate this sector.
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Sourcing already shown above, this is what the analysis found worth flagging.
Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
LegiScan returned a PDF-only document. PDF extraction is not enabled in this build, so the pipeline used a safer fallback.
Analysis scope
Analysis is based on a high-level summary only.
04
Where it stands
Official recordSigned by the Governor with one or more line-item vetoes. Becomes Act No. 4.
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
05
How it affects your district
✦ Personalized
Set your location
Add your district to see how this bill may affect your community and who to contact.
Your Representatives
Your representatives appear here once you add your location.
06
Take action
Contact your representatives
Let them know how you feel about this bill.
Share your view
Join the discussion and see what others are saying.
Track this bill
Stay updated on progress and changes.