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LA HB1200

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rhonda Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers administration of the Louisiana Rural Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program Fund from the Department of Treasury to the Office of Rural Development within the Governor's Office

  • Removes the previous $1.5 million cap on individual loans while maintaining eligibility for local governmental subdivisions with populations under 15,000

  • Expands eligible borrowers to include private entities participating in public-private partnerships, in addition to political subdivisions

  • Defines eligible infrastructure projects to include water/wastewater treatment, energy production and grid modernization, hazard mitigation, coastal protection, and economic development projects

  • Requires the office to establish advisory committees including representatives from DEQ, Department of Conservation and Energy, Treasury, and Louisiana Economic Development to review project eligibility and environmental compliance

Legislative Description

Provides for the Louisiana Rural Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program (RE1 SEE FISC NOTE SD EX See Note)

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Last Action

Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.

4/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue & Fiscal Affairs4/15/2026
Ways and Means4/1/2026

Full Bill Text

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