We’ve hit the one-year mile marker for LA Driven, LABI’s bold initiative to implement the LA23 Strategic Plan, and we are full speed ahead down the path to greater economic opportunity for Louisiana. In 2025, we’re calling on YOU to keep your foot on the gas!
Last year, we tossed you the keys and invited you to hit the road with us on the path to economic prosperity, with a shared goal of positioning Louisiana as a top-tier economic leader in the South.
Fueled by LA Driven, the state’s top policymakers laid a strong foundation of key policy reforms in 2024 – declaring that Louisiana is open for business.
Strategy has turned into action. Recommendations are becoming reality. Momentum is building. Together, we are driving generational change in Louisiana, and to sustain that progress, we need to push the pedal to the metal.
We’re proud to unveil the first-ever LA Driven Annual Report, which highlights the progress made over the past year and provides meaningful insight into emerging trends shaping competitiveness, national rankings and strategic actions for the road ahead. While current rankings may not yet reflect the significant work that has been accomplished, tracking our journey is essential to ensure accountability, identify roadblocks and focus on key priorities. We will also annually revisit our targets and action items to ensure Louisiana’s progress toward increased competitiveness, as other states (and nations) continue to move the benchmark.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we’ll continue steering Louisiana toward a bright and prosperous future.
THE FIRST STEPS TOWARD STRENGTHENING LOUISIANA’S ECONOMY
Two years ago, when LABI began work on its LA23 Strategic Plan, the economic challenges facing Louisiana were undeniable. Job growth lagged behind the national average, and our state was falling behind neighboring Southern states in economic momentum. Businesses struggled to find enough skilled workers, crime remained a major concern, and – perhaps most alarming – Louisiana’s population was declining as more people chose to leave than to stay.
Through dozens of discussions with hundreds of leaders across the state, one message was clear: Louisiana needed a bold new approach
Frustration with the status quo was widespread, and business leaders emphasized that meaningful change was necessary if we wanted better results. The state had to take decisive action to improve its economic competitiveness.
There were no simple fixes or “silver bullet” solutions. In today’s data-driven world, businesses and individuals weigh numerous factors when choosing where to invest and live. For companies, five key areas stand out as particularly critical.
BUSINESS CLIMATE
A state’s business climate is shaped by the overall costs of doing business, tax rates and structures, and regulatory and legal environment. A competitive, predictable framework encourages investment and growth.
A strong workforce is the result of effective education and training systems, the ability to attract new talent, and the quality of life necessary to retain skilled workers. Without a well-prepared labor pool, businesses struggle to grow and compete.
Infrastructure extends beyond traditional elements such as roads, rail, and ports to include essential services like water, sewers, broadband access, and affordable energy. It also encompasses key workforce enablers such as housing and child care, which directly impact economic mobility and business operations.
A state’s ability to foster innovation depends on the strength of its entrepreneurial ecosystem, investment in research and development, the presence of advanced industries, access to venture capital, and the adoption of automation and emerging technologies.
Risk factors influencing economic stability include crime rates, weather-related challenges, fiscal health, and the global exposure of Louisiana-based companies. Managing these risks effectively is critical to long-term growth and resilience.
HOUSING
CHILD CARE
When choosing where to live, people prioritize communities with diverse and affordable housing options, high-quality education, accessible and reputable healthcare, and, above all, a sense of safety. Beyond the essentials, they value vibrant communities with recreational and cultural opportunities that enrich their quality of life and offer strong job markets that pave the way for lasting career success.
The LA23 Strategic Plan was designed as a roadmap to strengthen Louisiana’s competitiveness and improve the quality of life for residents –ensuring our state becomes a place where people want to live, work and thrive.
Strategy development began with deep analysis of Louisiana’s economic trajectory – assessing its current challenges, underlying momentum, and the key trends likely to shape businesses and communities over the next decade. Next, we engaged stakeholders across the state to understand their vision and expectations for Louisiana’s future. Finally, and most critically, we identified the specific actions needed to bridge the gap between where Louisiana stands today and where it aspires to be.
For a strategy to be effective, its actions must be clear, realistic, and measurable. They should be well-resourced, actionable, and adaptable –continuously refined to respond to new challenges and opportunities.
CURRENT ECONOMIC REALITY
State competitiveness rankings vary significantly depending on the factors considered and how they are weighted. For example, CNBC ranks Louisiana 47th overall, while Chief Executive places the state much higher at 27th. In innovation and technology, Louisiana recently ranked 36th –highlighting both challenges and opportunities for growth.
Economic performance data, however, presents a more straightforward picture. Over the past five years, Louisiana has ranked 49th in employment growth, making it one of only five states with fewer jobs today than before the COVID-19 outbreak in February 2020.
From 2018 to 2023, Louisiana ranked 49th in GDP growth per capita and 44th in per capita personal income growth. Strengthening Louisiana’s economy requires not only addressing these lagging indicators but also recognizing how the landscape of economic competitiveness is evolving.
Affordability has become a top priority for companies and workers when deciding where to locate. Affordability and desirability now intersect to define livability, with people and businesses migrating to lower-cost areas that still offer in-demand amenities. Housing costs, tax rates, insurance premiums, healthcare expenses, and operational costs all play a growing role in decision-making.
For businesses, affordability extends beyond tax rates to include energy, insurance and regulatory costs. CNBC ranks Louisiana among the 10 best states for the overall cost of doing business. However, the December 2024
Total State and Local Business Taxes report by the Council on State Taxation, Louisiana’s total effective business tax rate remains among the 15 highest in the country. The Tax Foundation places the state’s tax competitiveness at 40th, with a corporate tax ranking of 29th and an individual tax ranking of 33rd. While many competitor states have recently lowered their tax rates, Louisiana has also made notable progress toward tackling its outdated tax structure during the 2024 special session. An analysis by the Tax Foundation found that if those reforms had been enacted prior to the compilation of the 2025 State Tax Competitiveness Index, Louisiana’s overall rank would have improved to 26th.
As the business development landscape has evolved and project timelines have accelerated, the demand has never been higher for ready-to-occupy buildings, shovel-ready sites, adequate utilities (including power), streamlined permitting processes, and rapid responses from economic development professionals. Companies now expect streamlined economic development support and quick turnaround times when evaluating new locations. Louisiana ranks 35th for business friendliness according to CNBC, highlighting a need for improvement. Stakeholders consistently cite the state’s complex and inefficient tax and regulatory systems as barriers to investment.
For decades, free-trade globalization has shaped economic policy, but this long-standing approach is undergoing a major shift. Rising geopolitical tensions are prompting multinational companies to reassess labor sourcing, production capacity, supply chains, and logistics strategies. As reshoring, nearshoring, and new trade alliances reshape global commerce, new opportunities are emerging for regions that can adapt to these changes.
The United States’ evolving industrial policy, marked by significant investments in targeted manufacturing sectors, is generating jobs and expanding domestic capacity for production. For Louisiana, these shifts present an opportunity to attract new investments and high-wage jobs in key industries identified by Louisiana Economic Development (LED).
Minimizing and managing risk has become central to site selection, influenced by factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather events, crime rates, workforce health, and shifting national economic policies. While crime rates spiked in 2020 and have since declined in some areas, Louisiana’s crime rates remain among the highest in the country –posing a continued challenge to economic growth.
The energy sector and sufficient energy capacity are becoming prerequisites for state competitiveness. Many experts predict that states with abundant, reliable and affordable energy will have a significant advantage over the next two decades. According to LED, Louisiana’s position as a global energy leader stems from its natural resources, logistical advantages, skilled workforce, and comprehensive energy strategy. Leveraging these strengths will be critical to sustaining and expanding the state’s economic momentum.
In today’s increasingly complex economic landscape, effective leadership and strategic collaboration are more critical than ever. As risk factors evolve, challenges such as housing, child care, and power supply have become just as crucial as workforce development and business climate. Maintaining competitiveness requires deeper coordination among economic, community, and workforce development organizations, alongside strong partnerships between public and private leaders. A forward-looking approach will be essential to securing long-term success.
DURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LA23, THERE WAS BROAD AGREEMENT AMONG STAKEHOLDERS ABOUT THEIR PRIORITIES FOR LOUISIANA’S FUTURE:
To position Louisiana more competitively, LABI developed a 30-item strategic action agenda – a roadmap for economic improvement –along with two issue-specific reports offering policy recommendations on taxation and education and workforce development. *A complete list of strategic actions can be found at the end of this update.
FROM STRATEGY TO ACTION: THE START OF LA DRIVEN
What began as the LA23 Strategic Plan has evolved into a larger movement – LA Driven — a bold effort to propel Louisiana toward lasting success. To ensure progress, LABI has established key performance metrics that will be monitored and regularly reported to stakeholders and elected leaders. To ensure progress, LABI has established key performance metrics that will be monitored and regularly reported to stakeholders and elected leaders while allowing flexibility to re-examine priorities and adapt as the economic and business landscape evolves. Encouragingly, recent data signals positive momentum. In 2023, one of the most significant improvements was in Louisiana’s GDP per capita.
• 2018 TO 2023:
While the U.S. economy saw an 8.7% increase in GDP per capita, Louisiana experienced a 0.8% decline, ranking 49th among states.
• 2023 REBOUND:
Louisiana’s economy surged, with GDP growth outpacing the national average. This remarkable turnaround propelled the state’s ranking to 11th in the nation – a dramatic improvement.
WITH CONTINUED FOCUS, COLLABORATION, AND ACTION, LOUISIANA IS MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN LAID – NOW IS THE TIME TO BUILD A STRONGER, MORE COMPETITIVE FUTURE.
How will we know if we’re making good time? As part of the LA23 initiative, specific targets for measuring success were established. These targets must be revisited on a regular basis to ensure Louisiana’s progress toward increased competitiveness, as other states and nations continue to move the benchmark.
GOAL: IMPROVE THE STATE’S RANKING FOR
NEW JOB CREATION TO THE MIDDLE THIRD OF STATES BY 2030
During the development of LA23, job growth was analyzed using data from 2017–2022. With the latest data now available, the reference period has been updated to 2018–2023.
JOB GROWTH
To reach the middle third of states in job creation, Louisiana needed to add 96,000 more jobs over the past five years. While challenges remain, 2023 brought encouraging signs of improvement. Job growth rose by 1.2% though it still trailed the national average of 2.0%.
Wage growth is also a critical factor in economic competitiveness. To reach the middle third of states, Louisiana jobs required an additional $1,620 in wages over the past five years. Encouragingly, in 2023, Louisiana’s personal income growth matched the national average, ranking 23rd among states – a strong step forward.
PER CAPITA INCOME GROWTH 2022-2023
GOAL:
GROW LOUISIANA’S WORKING-AGE POPULATION BY 1% OVER THE NEXT DECADE
Louisiana’s working-age population (ages 25–64) is projected to decline, even as the national average is expected to grow by 3.5%.
Achieving a 1% growth target will require Louisiana to add 22,733 more working-age residents beyond 2024 levels and 168,000 more than current projections for the next decade.
LOUISIANA LABOR FORCE
Retention and attraction efforts will be key. Louisiana experienced eight consecutive years of net outmigration with an average annual loss of 27,886 residents over the past three years. This ongoing trend threatens the labor force and economic stability, making it imperative to reverse course.
PERCENTAGE POPULATION CHANGE 2020-2023
GOAL: RAISE LOUISIANA’S LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION RATE ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE BY 2030
Louisiana’s current labor force participation rate stands at 58.5%, significantly below the national average. To close this gap, the state would need an additional 145,287 people in its labor force today.
GOAL: INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF THIRD GRADERS READING AT OR ABOVE GRADE LEVEL TO 66% BY 2030.
Currently, just under 53% of Louisiana third graders read at grade level. Achieving the 66% target would require an additional 6,180 third graders in public school to meet this milestone.
Louisiana has made considerable progress in literacy since the release of its comprehensive literacy plan. While results reflect a modest increase from 2023 to 2024—a 2.4% increase for third graders reading at grade level—this improvement demonstrates the statewide efforts to improve literacy instruction, many of which LABI championed over the last few years.
Further, the state has reached an all-time high in the National Report Card rankings, increasing from a ranking of 43 in 2022 to 32 in 2024. This marks a major milestone for student progress in reading and math. Louisiana’s accomplishment is particularly notable as it coincides with a nationwide decline in scores.
FALL 2023 TO FALL 2024
GOAL: IMPROVE LOUISIANA’S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE TO 88% BY 2030
GOAL: EXPAND SCHOOL-TO-WORK INITIATIVE PARTICIPATION TO 50% OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BY 2030
(With a Long-Term Goal of 100% Participation in Future Years)
Currently, school-to-work initiatives – such as paid internships, pre-apprenticeships, and apprenticeships – are underutilized. To reach the 50% participation target for Louisiana’s annual 40,000 high school graduates, over 20,000 internships would need to be offered each year.
GOAL: REDUCE VIOLENT CRIME BY 15% AND PROPERTY CRIME BY 20% BY 2030
Louisiana Crime Rates (per 1,000 people)
While progress has been made, additional efforts are required to meet the 2030 safety targets and create a more secure environment for residents and businesses.
DRIVING CHANGE
IN 2024, LOUISIANA VOTERS SIGNALED THEIR FRUSTRATION WITH THE STATUS QUO BY ELECTING NEW
LEADERS COMMITTED TO CHARTING A BOLD PATH TOWARD ECONOMIC PROSPERITY. OVER THE PAST
YEAR, LABI HAS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE GOVERNOR, THE LEGISLATURE, STATE AGENCIES, AND THE
BOARD OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION (BESE) TO ADVANCE PRIORITIES IN BUSINESS
CLIMATE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION AND TALENT SUPPLY.
A significant number of LABI’s “LA Driven-Approved” bills have now been signed into law or are set for legislative study. While these achievements may not yet be reflected in the state rankings referenced in this report, they serve as the foundation for a more competitive and prosperous Louisiana. The legislature’s renewed focus, along with leadership changes at LED and LWC, is helping align workforce development with job market demands, ensuring Louisianans are prepared for the future.
A major and much-needed shake-up of occupational licensing and administrative rules and regulations occurred last spring with lawmakers enacting several measures that will be game changers for businesses and entrepreneurs across the state. The passage of a bill providing for the universal recognition of occupational licenses will remove a significant barrier to employment and make Louisiana more appealing to out-of-state workers looking to relocate.
Another significant impediment to attracting and retaining businesses in our state is an overly burdensome regulatory climate. A recommendation in LA23 noted this as a particular area of concern for Louisiana businesses, recommending a successful initiative implemented in Arizona as a model for reducing the quantity of regulations while ensuring the quality of the regulations remaining. Arizona’s state agencies underwent a regulatory overhaul several years ago as a result of the implementation of a five-year regulatory review for each state agency. Through this review, each agency submits a detailed report on all administrative rules and regulations, noting which rules were onerous, duplicative, or unnecessary that could be eliminated to help facilitate a business climate more conducive to growth. This review process will now be implemented in Louisiana as a result of legislation passed and signed by the governor.
Many of LABI’s priorities last year extended beyond the traditional initiatives championed by the business community, with a heightened focus on reducing recidivism for the formerly incarcerated. A trio of bills aimed at removing barriers to employment and housing for formerly incarcerated individuals were enacted, granting access to birth certificates and other essential documentation required for successful community reentry. Another measure launched a mental health transition pilot program to connect soon-to-be-released inmates with vital services, improving their chances of successful reintegration. Additionally, the Community Responder Task Force was created to explore partnerships between law enforcement, behavioral health providers, and hospitals to improve crisis response.
In total, more than 50 LA Driven-approved measures were enacted during the 2024 regular legislative session, addressing key recommendations in LA23. Beyond legislative action, BESE adopted a new K-12 accountability framework in summer 2024 The updated system introduces a simple, 100-point grading scale that equally measures 11 foundational elements, emphasizing student growth, proficiency, and career readiness. Special focus is placed on lifting the lowest-achieving students while ensuring graduates are prepared for college or the workforce.
A major victory for Louisiana job creators occurred when Governor Jeff Landry streamlined the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) through an executive order signed on-stage at LABI’s 2024 Annual Meeting. The order maintains the 80% property tax exemption cap, removes the previous administration’s job creation requirement, and consolidates the approval process into a one-stop-shop at the local level.
THE SPECIAL FISCAL SESSION ON TAXATION AND BUDGET ISSUES ALSO DELIVERED NOTABLE WINS FOR LOUISIANA’S ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS. REFORMS INCLUDE:
• REPEALING THE CORPORATE FRANCHISE TAX
• FLATTENING AND REDUCING THE INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX
• REDUCING THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX
• MODERNIZING & BROADENING THE SALES TAX BASE TO INCLUDE DIGITAL GOODS
Lawmakers made great strides last year, but plenty of work remains. As we prepare for the 2025 legislative session, which will again focus on fiscal issues, LABI’s top-notch advocacy team will continue driving results in partnership with the Legislature, BESE, the Governor’s Administration, alongside a broad coalition of trade associations, energy and transportation advocates, and employers— businesses that employ hundreds of thousands of Louisianans and generate billions in state tax revenue annually.
We’re making good time on the road to success, and LABI remains committed to ensuring the state reaches its full potential as an economic powerhouse of the South. By measuring progress, identifying roadblocks, and holding policymakers accountable, we will keep Louisiana LA Driven.
For a full list of LABI’s “LA Driven-Approved” measures, see the appendix.
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LABI’S STRATEGIC ACTION AGENDA
Louisiana’s future competitiveness hinges on sustained progress in economic growth, workforce retention, education, and public safety. While recent gains – especially in GDP growth and personal income – are promising, the state must continue to implement bold, strategic actions to meet these ambitious 2030 targets.
By tracking key metrics, addressing critical challenges, and fostering collaboration, Louisiana is taking the right steps toward a stronger, more prosperous future.
STRATEGY: Enhance efforts to identify and develop talent by expanding work-ready skills, providing additional training for in-demand occupations, and increasing the number of Louisianans participating in the labor force.
Establish a Cabinet-Level Talent Development Office
Create a centralized office, led by an individual with a private sector background, to coordinate all relevant workforce programs and funding.
Expand Paid Internship Opportunities for High School & College Students
Ensure every Louisiana high school and college student has access to a relevant, paid internship, encouraging collaboration among school and university systems and local employers to increase relevant, paid career exposure.
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Demand Career-Focused Accountability
Align education outcomes with workforce needs by measuring dual enrollment credits, credential attainment, and career exposure.
Enhance Statewide Financial Aid Programs
Improve the funding, criteria, and enrollment processes for statewide financial aid programs, including TOPS Tech, TOPS Tech Early Start, and the M.J. Foster Promise Program.
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Develop a Statewide Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Model a high school pre-apprenticeship program after Kentucky’s TRACK program.
Launch the Be Pro Be Proud Initiative
Launch the successful Be Pro Be Proud program in Louisiana to promote skilled trades and technical careers through a successful model used in other states.
Increase Veteran Retention
Establish a high-quality, statewide program to connect transitioning military personnel with Louisiana job opportunities.
Expand Child Care Access
Encourage new child care centers and provide tax incentives for employers offering on-site child care.
Attract Talent from Neighboring States
Market Louisiana’s affordability and quality of life to draw residents from Texas, Mississippi, and Memphis.
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Develop a Best-in-Class Upskilling and Reskilling Program
Adapt Virginia’s New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program to equip adults with in-demand skills.
Support Workforce Reentry for Ex-Offenders
Strengthen workforce training and reentry support programs for ex-offenders, preparing individuals for employment upon release.
Modernize the Sales Tax Code
Establish a process to review, update, and potentially broaden the state’s sales tax code.
Implement a Homeownership Incentive for College Graduates
Adapt Ohio’s Grants for Grads program to retain and attract young professionals.
Improve tax policies and the business climate to position Louisiana in the top tier of states in national rankings.
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Streamline Sales Tax Collections
Simplify and centralize state and local sales tax collection and administration processes.
Eliminate the Corporate Franchise Tax
Phase out the corporate franchise tax to enhance Louisiana’s business competitiveness.
Increase Fuel Taxes and Vehicle Fees
Increase the fuel tax and introduce higher fees for electric and hybrid vehicles, indexed to inflation for sustainability.
Review and Reduce State Regulations
Implement a regular review of all state agency regulations to eliminate or revise unnecessary, duplicative, or contradictory rules. Set a goal of reducing the overall volume of regulations by 25% within four years.
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Improve safety and resiliency by reducing crime while enhancing health and wellness.
Focus on Violent and Habitual Offenders
Increase penalties for violent and repeat offenders, while dedicating more law enforcement resources to addressing these crimes. Expand rehabilitation programs to prepare offenders for productive employment after release.
Strengthen Cooperation Between Law Enforcement and Mental Health Professionals
Foster greater collaboration between law enforcement and mental health professionals, with a goal to establish trained Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) in every parish across Louisiana.
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Phase Out the Business Inventory Tax
Phase out the tax on business inventory.
Advance Tort Reform
Reduce legal costs and prevent meritless lawsuits, lowering insurance rates for businesses.
Implement Comprehensive Insurance Reform
Stabilize the insurance market by attracting more carriers to Louisiana, encouraging them to stay, and reducing policy premiums for businesses and residents.
Improve Judicial Transparency and Efficiency
Improve the transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness of Louisiana’s judiciary to build trust and ensure equitable legal outcomes.
Promote Health and Wellness as an Economic Development Priority
Integrate statewide health and wellness initiatives into a broader economic development agenda, emphasizing the importance of a healthy workforce.
Attract and Retain Healthcare Workers
Focus on recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach areas.
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Improve economic development outcomes through greater alignment, enhanced tools, and increased support for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Enhance the State’s Incentive Portfolios
Review and adjust the state’s economic incentive programs to ensure flexibility in encouraging transformational investments in research and development, innovation, automation, and talent development for high-value business sectors.
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Simplify the Louisiana Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP)
Streamline the ITEP to reduce complexity and administrative burdens for both companies and local governments.
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Expand Regional Collaboration
Build on regional approaches, such as the Louisiana Competes Program, by supporting workforce development, infrastructure, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and marketing efforts through annual competitive grants for multi-parish collaborations.
Align State and Regional Economic Development Programs
Collaborate with regional partners to review existing state economic development programs, ensuring alignment with regional and parish-level economic efforts.
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AT A CROSSROADS 2025 ANNUAL REPORT
Over the past year, Louisiana has made undeniable progress in strengthening its economy, workforce, and business climate. What began as a bold vision through the LA23 Strategic Plan has now become a movement –LA Driven – fueling policy reforms, driving economic momentum, and positioning our state for longterm success. The achievements outlined in this report are not just milestones; they are the foundation of a more competitive, prosperous Louisiana.
The road ahead demands our continued commitment. Economic transformation does not happen overnight, nor is it the work of any single entity. It requires the collective effort of business leaders, policymakers, and citizens who believe in Louisiana’s potential. By maintaining focus, fostering collaboration, and holding ourselves accountable, we can accelerate the progress already in motion and ensure that our state remains on the path to sustained growth and opportunity.
Now is the time to push forward. With determination and a shared vision, we will continue to break barriers, unlock new opportunities, and build a Louisiana that attracts investment, retains talent, and creates prosperity for generations to come. Stay engaged, stay committed – because the journey to a stronger Louisiana is far from over, and we need you in the driver’s seat.
APPENDIX PRIORITIES SESSION WINS
EDUCATION & TALENT SUPPLY
HB 8 Melerine Prohibits graduation appeals for students who fail state-administered tests
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HB 143 Bacala Allows the state superintendent to hire a COO to check finances and make changes to school systems failing to meet basic requirements as laid out in the MFP.
HB 190 Freiberg Provides relative to the Early Childhood Care and Education Commission.
HB 244 Hughes Expands the purpose of the Steve Carter Literacy Program to include educational services in math. Changes per-pupil maximum from $1,000 to $1,500.
HB 264 Hughes Adds computer science to the required courses list for high schoolers to graduate or qualify for TOPs.
HB 267 Carver Provides relative to numeracy education to students in kindergarten through third grade. ACT 650
HB 551 Brass Revises the membership and duties of the Dual Enrollment Framework Task Force. ACT 154
HB 708 Freiberg Removes requirement that charter schools meet a certain threshold with respect to the number of students with exceptionalities and economically disadvantaged students relative to total student enrollment. ACT 659
HB 728 Davis Provides relative to initial eligibility requirements for the M.J. Foster Promise Program.
SB 38 Edmonds Provides with respect to the Course Choice Program.
SB 272 Edmonds Puts the Louisiana Workforce Commission in charge of the MJ Foster Promise Program and changes that state appropriation for this program to go from $10 million to $40 million.
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SB 293 Edmonds Names the Louisiana Workforce Commission as the primary point of contact for workforce solutions. ACT 330
SB 313 Edmonds Creates universal ESA program.
SB 508 McMath
Expands high dosage tutoring options for all students K-12. Also amends act 458 (2023) to require districts to report high dosage tutoring efforts to LDE.
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SCR 20 Duplessis
Requests the Department of Education and Workforce Commission, along with local school boards and chambers of commerce, to aggressively develop and promote high quality, youth-serving apprenticeship programs and work-based experiences for high school students. Sent to Secretary of State
HB 2 Emerson Provides for a flat rate for purposes of calculating corporate income tax and terminates certain corporate income tax exemptions, deductions, and credits.
HB 3 Emerson Repeals the corporation franchise tax and limits eligibility of certain credits to be claimed against corporation franchise tax.
HB 8 Brass Levies sales and use taxes on certain digital products and services.
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HB 109 Mack Provides relative to the review of agency rules. ACT 192
HB 337 McFarland Provides relative to direct action against an insurer. ACT 275
HB 380 Zeringue Provides relative to electronic filing. ACT 694
HB 381 Braud Provides relative to Department of Transportation and Development spending. ACT 73
HB 418 Beaullieu This bill reduces severance tax rates on oil and gas produced from inactive wells and orphan wells. ACT 401
HB 423 Melerine Provides for payment of recoverable medical expenses from collateral sources. VETOED
HB 433 Zeringue Provides with respect to annual financial reports on state and local court funding and expenses. ACT 377
HB 611 Firment Provides relative to homeowners’ insurance and termination of certain policies ACT 9
HB 716 Owen Provides for universal recognition of occupational licenses. ACT 568
HB 969 Green Provides relative to court proceedings to be conducted via remote technology. ACT 463
HCR35 Wright Provides for a special joint committee to review the Administrative Procedure Act, the Louisiana Administrative Code, the public’s involvement in proposed rulemaking, and comparisons of other states’ regulatory environments. Sent to Secretary of State
SB 60 Pressly Provides relative to occupational licenses. ACT 253
SB 75 Morris Provides for electronic filing and record retention. ACT 501
SB 84 Seabaugh Provides for motion for judgment on offer of judgment. ACT 502
SB 295 Cloud Provides for rate filing procedures and requirements for rate making. ACT 10
SB 323 Talbot Provides for fair claims processing.
SB 355 Stine Creates the Litigation Financing Disclosure Act.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY
HB 971 Wright Provides relative to the creation of Louisiana Port Multimodal Council.
HB 461 Jackson Provides for the confidentiality of documents related to local and parish economic development projects.
SB 206 McMath Repeals Port Development Advisory Commission.
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SB 494 Mizell Provides for the Department of Economic Development. ACT 590
SAFETY & RESILIENCY
BILL AUTHOR SUMMARY
HR 12 Freeman Continues the task force created by House Resolution No. 174 of the 2023 R.S. to study the educational programs in the prisons and jails of this state. Sent to Secretary of State
HB 93 Willard Provides relative to access to birth certificates. ACT 257
HB 94 Willard Provides relative to birth certificates and state identification for children leaving custody of the office of juvenile justice. ACT 258
HB 329 Myers Provides with respect to the Health Care Employment Reinvestment Opportunity (H.E.R.O.) Fund ACT 607
HB 494 Willard Provides relative to special identification cards for children. ACT 14
HB 553 Bryant Provides relative to the disposition of certain records for 17-year-old offenders. ACT 270
HB 961 Muscarello Creates the mental health transition pilot program to pair about-to-be released inmates with mental health services upon release. ACT 665
SB 183 Carter Provides relative to academic plans for children committed to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. ACT 124
SB 251 Barrow Requires that every prison have GED options and vocational training for prisoners. ACT 168
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