StateLouisiana

HB 463: DISTRICTS/COMMUNICATIONS: Provides relative to emergency communications service charges

Dixon McMakinTo Governor

HB 463 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 947 without the Governor's signature (updated Jun 23, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score55/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

DISTRICTS/COMMUNICATIONS: Provides relative to emergency communications service charges. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct effect identified.

Risks

  • No direct effect identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Potential to modernize service charge collection for local districts.

Risks

  • Possible adjustment to fees paid by consumers.

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Aims to ensure stable funding for essential emergency response services.

Risks

  • Potential for minor cost-of-living increase depending on fee structure.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

Becomes Act No. 947 without the Governor's signature.

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Enacted

Upcoming
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