HR 370 — LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR: Authorizes and directs the legislative auditor to study the economic impact that the city of New Orleans has on state revenues

HLSENROLLED 26RS-5998 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.

370 BY REPRESENTATIVEREPRESENTATIVES MURRAY LEGISLATIVEAND AUDITOR:KNOX A RESOLUTION To authorize and direct the legislative auditor to study the economic impact that the city of New Orleans has on the state fisc and to report his findings to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Authorizes and directs the legislative auditor to study the economic impact that the city of New Orleans has on state revenues A RESOLUTION To authorize and direct the legislative auditor to study the economic impact that the city of New Orleans has on the state fisc and to report his findings to the House Committee on Appropriations.

and WHEREAS, from Mardi Gras parades to nationally recognized festivals to professionalsports competitions, thecityplaysthecityplayshost hostyearroundtoyearroundto eventsthatattractvisitors from all over the state, the nation, and the world;

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370 WHEREAS, Louisiana Economic Development notes that the New Orleans metro area is ranked No.

and WHEREAS,Page a1 clear picture of the2 economicHR benefitNO. that the city of New Orleans contributestotherestofthestatewill behelpfulin determiningallocationofstateresources in future years as the city works to continue securing tourism dollars and big ticket events such as sporting events and championships, national festivals, and conventions.

370 ENROLLED WHEREAS, a clear picture of the economic benefit that the city of New Orleans contributestotherestofthestatewill behelpfulin determiningallocationofstateresources in future years as the city works to continue securing tourism dollars and big ticket events such as sporting events and championships, national festivals, and conventions.

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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HR 370 Original 2026 Regular Session Murray Authorizes and directs the legislative auditor to study the economic impact that the city of New Orleans has had on the state fisc over the past 10 fiscal years and to report his findings to the House Committee on Appropriations prior to the convening of the 2027 Regular Session of the Legislature of Louisiana.

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