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LA SB186
LA SB186Provides relative to the New Markets tax credit. (gov sig) (EN -$22,500,000 GF RV See Note)
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Introduced
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 47:6016.1(B)(8)(a) and (11), (E)(1)(c), (2), and (5)(d), and the introductory paragraph of (H)(1) and to enact R.S. 47:6016.1(E)(1)(g) and (5)(e) and (J)(4) and (5), relative to the New Markets Jobs Act premium tax credit; to provide for the definition of qualified active low-income community business; to provide for the definition of qualified low-income community investment; to provide for the application requirements to
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Louisiana New Markets Jobs Act by updating provisions related to tax credits for investments in low-income communities. The bill expands the definition of qualified active low-income community businesses to include specific industry sectors and adjusts the maximum investment limits, increasing the cap from $5 million to $10 million for qualified equity investments issued on or after August 1, 2025. It introduces new application requirements for qualified community development entities, including a requirement that applicants attest they have not been subject to previous deposit forfeitures. The bill also mandates detailed annual reporting for entities issuing qualified equity investments after August 1, 2025, which must include comprehensive information about the businesses receiving investments, such as job creation, location, investment amounts, poverty rates, unemployment data, and potential economic development impacts. Additionally, the bill provides more flexibility for reinvestment and clarifies application processes for tax credit certifications, aimed at supporting economic development in low-income communities through targeted financial investments.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date 6/20/2025. (on 06/20/2025)
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