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LA SB315

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Reese

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the exemption threshold for professional services contracts (architect, engineer, or landscape architect services) from $1 million to $2 million
  • Professional services contracts with estimated project budgets at or below the new $2 million threshold are exempt from standard procurement requirements under R.S. 38:2310 et seq.
  • Amends R.S. 38:2316
  • Effective upon signature by the governor or upon expiration of time for gubernatorial action

Legislative Description

Increases budget cost minimums for professional services contract exemptions. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

PUBLIC CONTRACTS

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/27/2026

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