Louisiana Senate to debate budget after committee approval

The bill will now head to the full Senate for debate. Afterward, it will return to the Louisiana House of Representatives for concurrence before heading to the Governor.

The Senate committee restored $30 million in high-dose tutoring for K-12 students and maintained the $199 million appropriated for teacher stipends.

All of the budget bills collectively include funding for state agencies. Action by the committee utilizes an additional $60M in state general funds recognized after the Revenue Estimating Committee met last week.

“After hearing public testimony last week, the committee unanimously adopted a set of amendments that address many of the needs our communities and families depend upon,” said Finance Chair Glen Womack. “This is a responsible budget that brings some wins home for our state and I look forward to moving it favorably in the Senate.”

The 2025 Regular Legislative Session must adjourn no later than Thursday, June 12th, at 6:00 pm.

Information from a press release from the Louisiana Legislature contributed to this report.