StateLouisiana

HB 2: CAPITAL OUTLAY: Provides for the comprehensive Capital Outlay budget

Tony BacalaEnacted

HB 2 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor with one or more line-item vetoes. Becomes Act No. 4 (updated Jun 18, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 90/100

Bill summary

Official

CAPITAL OUTLAY: Provides for the comprehensive Capital Outlay budget. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan75%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Provides funding for critical state infrastructure needs

Risks

  • Lack of detailed data on specific environmental impact of projects

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
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor with one or more line-item vetoes. Becomes Act No. 4.

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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