(The Center Square) − Louisiana lawmakers passed the state’s $49.3 billion general appropriations budget (House Bill 1) on the final day of the legislative session, with near-unanimous support. It will now head to Gov. Jeff Landry’s desk to be signed into law.
Rep. Danny McCormick, R-Oil City, cast the lone vote against the bill, citing frustration over reduced funding for the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise scholarship program.
The Senate made several adjustments to the House’s original budget:
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An extra $709 million for the Louisiana Transportation Infrastructure Fund, $630 million of which will go to the Highway Priority Program. $82 million was appropriated for the executive department, which includes the Governor’s office. $1.6 billion was appropriated to the Louisiana Department of Health,
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