Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HR 264 — BUDGETARY CONTROLS: Directs the Board of Regents and certain Boards of Supervisors of public postsecondary education institutions to conduct a fiscal review of all state and federal funds expended in furtherance of certain executive budget objectives and to transmit their findings to the legislative auditor for consolidation into a written report to the legislature (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

Last action — Read by title, recommitted to the Committee on Education.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HR 264 clarifies the definition of "underrepresented minority" by specifying that it includes all races except for white, Asian, and non-residents. This change is important because it helps provide a clearer understanding of who is included in initiatives aimed at supporting diverse communities, ensuring that resources and opportunities are directed to those who need them most.

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HLS 26RS-5286 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
HLS 26RS-5286 ENGROSSED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
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6492 - Baton Rouge Community College 6493 - Delgado Community College 6494 - Nunez Community College 6495 - Bossier Parish Community College 6496 - South Louisiana Community College 6497 - River Parishes Community College 6498 - Louisiana Delta Community College 6499 - Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Page 2 of 7 HLS 26RS-5286 ORIGINAL HR NO.
6492 - Baton Rouge Community College 6493 - Delgado Community College 6494 - Nunez Community College 6495 - Bossier Parish Community College 6496 - South Louisiana Community College 6497 - River Parishes Community College 6498 - Louisiana Delta Community College 6499 - Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Page 2 of 7 HLS 26RS-5286 ENGROSSED HR NO.
§7501 et seq.), each institution identified in this Resolution is legallyrequired, as a condition of receivingfederal financial assistance, to maintain financial management systems and records that identify the source and application of funds for federally-assisted activities and documentation that Page 3 of 7 HLS 26RS-5286 ORIGINAL HR NO.
§7501 et seq.), each institution identified in this Resolution is legallyrequired, as a condition of receivingfederal financial assistance, to maintain financial management systems and records that identify the source and application of funds for federally-assisted activities and documentation that Page 3 of 7 HLS 26RS-5286 ENGROSSED HR NO.
BEITFURTHERRESOLVEDthateachsystemboard'sinternalauditfunctionshall conduct its review in accordance with applicable internal audit standards and the standardized reporting format issued by the Performance Audit Services division of the legislative auditor pursuant to this Resolution andshall identify,trace,andquantifyall state Page 4 of 7 HLS 26RS-5286 ORIGINAL HR NO.
BEITFURTHERRESOLVEDthateachsystemboard'sinternalauditfunctionshall conduct its review in accordance with applicable internal audit standards and the standardized reporting format issued by the Performance Audit Services division of the legislative auditor pursuant to this Resolution andshall identify,trace,andquantifyall state Page 4 of 7 HLS 26RS-5286 ENGROSSED HR NO.
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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HR 264 Original 2026 Regular Session Carlson Directs the Board of Regents, the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, the Board of Supervisors of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, the Board of Supervisors of Southern Universityand Agricultural and Mechanical College, and the Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges to each cause their respective internal auditor to conduct a fiscal review of all state and Page 6 of 7 HLS 26RS-5286 ORIGINAL HR NO.
1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HR 264 Engrossed 2026 Regular Session Carlson Directs the Board of Regents, the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, the Board of Supervisors of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, the Board of Supervisors of Southern Universityand Agricultural and Mechanical College, and the Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges to each cause their respective internal auditor to conduct a fiscal review of all state and federal funds expended in furtherance of the executive budget objective requiring numeric increases in "underrepresented minority (all races other than white, Asian, non-residents & unknown/not reported)" completers from Fiscal Year 2021-2022 through Fiscal Year 2025-2026;
264 federal funds expended in furtherance of the executive budget objective requiring numeric increases in "underrepresented minority(all races other than white, Asian, non-residents & unknown/not reported)" completers from Fiscal Year 2021-2022 through Fiscal Year 2025-2026;
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Action History

  1. Read by title, recommitted to the Committee on Education.

  2. Read by title,substitute title adopted, lies over in the same order of business, substitute for HR No. 80 reported byt the Committee on Appropriations (11-7).

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Not signed on (146)

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Who sponsors HR 264?
HR 264 is sponsored by Josh Carlson (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 264?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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