Opposition to Louisiana HB 209, Legislation to Increase the Bond Threshold in Ascension Parish

Louisiana HB 209, which would raise the Ascension Parish construction bond threshold to $500,000, would eliminate longstanding, proven protections for workers, local small business subcontractors and suppliers, and taxpayers, and slow the advancement of essential construction in Ascension Parish. These protections, required by law in every other state and at the federal level, ensure fiscally responsible infrastructure development. This document offers talking points that highlight the importance of maintaining the current bond threshold.