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Louisiana House Bill 383 Approves Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Ancillary Appropriations for State Agencies

Original title: APPROPRIATIONS/ANCILLARY: Provides for the ancillary expenses of state government

Last action · June 12, 2026: Effective date: 07/01/2026.Sponsor: Jack McFarland

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What This Bill Does

Louisiana enacts HB 383 to provide for the establishment and reestablishment of agency , auxiliary accounts, and enterprise funds, allocating operating expenditures for state ancillary programs for 2026-2027 effective July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure dictates operating budgets, staffing levels, and financing mechanisms for internal government services such as state group benefits, risk management, technology services, and environmental loan funds for the upcoming .

Background
  • Ancillary appropriation bills in Louisiana establish the operational budgets and internal service charges for state agencies that operate on a cost-reimbursement or enterprise basis. context
  • House Bill 383 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session and enacted as Act 906. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

State employees

State employees receive health, accident, and life insurance administration through the Office of Group Benefits.

Directly affected

Correction Services officers

Correction Services officers receive a designated personal services pay increase funded through Prison Enterprises.

Directly affected

Public water systems

Public water systems receive low-interest loans and technical assistance for infrastructure improvements through the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of House Bill 383?
It provides for the establishment and reestablishment of agency , auxiliary accounts, and enterprise funds, and appropriates operating funds for state ancillary programs for 2026-2027.
What happens to unexpended cash balances at the end of the fiscal year?
All unexpended cash balances as of June 30, 2027, must be remitted to the state treasurer on or before August 14, 2027.
Are state agencies required to maintain internal audit functions?
Yes, any agency with an appropriation level of thirty million dollars or more must include positions within its existing table of organization that perform internal auditing functions adhering to global standards.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

22 actions
  1. Jun 12, 2026HouseEnrolled
    Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 906.
  2. Jun 12, 2026House
    Effective date: 07/01/2026.
  3. Jun 1, 2026SenateEnrolled
    Signed by the President of the Senate.
  4. Jun 1, 2026House
    Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
  5. May 31, 2026HouseEnrolled
    Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
  6. May 29, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read by title, roll called, yeas 98, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
Show 16 earlier actions
  1. May 27, 2026House
    Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.
  2. May 26, 2026SenateFloor
    Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 38 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
  3. May 26, 2026House
    Received from the Senate with amendments.
  4. May 25, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Read by title; made Special Order of the Day No. 5 for 5/26.
  5. May 21, 2026SenateFloor
    Rules suspended. Reported with amendments. Rules suspended. Committee amendments read and adopted. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
  6. May 21, 2026SenateFloor
    Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
  7. Apr 21, 2026SenateCommittee
    Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  8. Apr 20, 2026Senate
    Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
  9. Apr 16, 2026HouseFloor
    Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 104, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
  10. Apr 14, 2026HouseFloor
    Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.
  11. Apr 14, 2026House
    Made Special Order of the day No. 6 for 04/16/2026.
  12. Apr 13, 2026House
    Reported with amendments (20-0).
  13. Mar 9, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
  14. Feb 27, 2026House
    First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
  15. Feb 25, 2026House
    Prefiled.
  16. Feb 25, 2026HouseCommittee
    Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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Lobbying Activity

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Discoveries

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Termination of Aircraft Services Funding

The Office of Aircraft Services experiences a complete reduction of its budget and authorized positions to zero for the 2027 fiscal year.

Connected Entities

Office of Technology Services, Prison Enterprises, Louisiana Federal Property Assistance Agency and 10 more
OrganizationOffice of Technology Services“Centralized customer for the acquisition, billing, and record-keeping of technol”Map →
OrganizationPrison Enterprises“Utilizes corrections department resources for production and work opportunities”Map →
OrganizationLouisiana Federal Property Assistance Agency“Distributes federal property allocated by the General Services Administration”Map →
OrganizationOffice of Risk Management“Manages self-insurance, tort claims, and legal defense for the state”Map →
OrganizationOffice of Aircraft Services“Manages maintenance and support for state-operated aircraft”Map →
OrganizationDivision of Administrative Law“Provides a neutral forum for administrative hearings”Map →
OrganizationEnvironmental State Revolving Loan Fund“Administers Clean Water State Revolving Fund, stormwater grants, and brownfields”Map →
OrganizationOffice of State Procurement“Manages products and services for approved governmental units”Map →
PersonJack McFarland“Representative who sponsored House Bill 383”Map →
OrganizationOffice of Group Benefits“Administers group health, accidental, and life insurance for current and former ”Map →
OrganizationLouisiana Property Assistance Agency“Manages accountability of the state's movable property”Map →
OrganizationDrinking Water Revolving Loan Fund“Assists public water systems in financing drinking water infrastructure improvem”Map →
OrganizationJoint Legislative Committee on the Budget“Approves revenue increases and position threshold adjustments”Map →

Sources

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www.legis.la.gov

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