• More than 2,500 legislative instruments were filed during the session.
• More than 900 bills were sent to Gov. Jeff Landry for consideration.
• Lawmakers approved a state operating budget of approximately $47 billion.
• More than $360 million was directed toward economic development initiatives.
• Approximately $4 billion in State General Fund dollars was allocated to K-12 education.
• Approximately $1.3 billion in State General Fund dollars was allocated to higher education.
• More than $500 million was dedicated to road and infrastructure improvements beyond the annual capital outlay process.
• $50 million was added to Louisiana’s fortified roof grant program.
• Lawmakers approved creation of the Office of Business Workforce Solutions to coordinate workforce development efforts.
• TOPS Tech eligibility was expanded to include additional students, including certain part-time students and veterans.
• Vehicle inspection sticker requirements were eliminated beginning in 2027.
• Louisiana’s congressional map was redrawn following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
• Multiple efforts to expand local control over carbon capture projects failed to advance.
• Legislation restructuring portions of the Orleans Parish court system was approved despite strong opposition.
• Teacher stipend funding remained unresolved after voters rejected a constitutional amendment intended to support permanent raises.
Key Winners:
• Workforce development programs
• Economic development incentives
• Higher education funding
• Carbon capture and energy investment interests
• Fortified roof grant recipients
Major Unfinished Issues:
• Long-term teacher pay increases
• Future expansion of LA GATOR
• Ongoing congressional redistricting litigation
• Carbon capture local-control debates
• Additional legal reform measures sought by business groups
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