Nonpartisan Political Organization Encouraging Civic Participation in Government



State Budget & Tax Policy Committee

Chair – Currently no chair

GOALS 2017-2019

  1. To educate LWVLA members as to LWV policies regarding taxes and budgeting.
  2. To consult with professionals in the areas of taxation and expenditures who can provide a clear understanding of the intricacies of a complex system.
  3. To evaluate proposed tax legislation.
  4. To advocate for non-regressive means of funding state programs, and to oppose regressive forms of taxation.

Here are several reports for your review. Some are quite large and may take a bit of time to load.

Structural Budget Recommendations

Louisiana Budget Project Report  2017

FINAL REPORT Task-Force on Structural Changes in Budget and Tax Policy

FINAL REPORT Recommendations of Task Force on Structural Changes in Budget and Tax Policy

Louisiana Budget Project Topline Messages – FACTS