LAFAYETTE SECURES $22.7M AND KEY LEGISLATIVE WIN FOR GROWTH PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRISIS CARE
LAFAYETTE SECURES $22.7M AND KEY LEGISLATIVE WIN FOR GROWTH PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRISIS CARE
Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) is celebrating a series of wins from the 2026 Regular Legislative Session, including more than $22 million in state funding and the successful passage of legislation that supports smarter development, stronger public safety, faster neighborhood revitalization, and crisis care services.
“A strong partnership with our legislative delegation led to big outcomes,” said Mayor-President Monique Boulet. “Our legislators worked with us every step of the way as we turn our priorities into real results. As we continue to address infrastructure, public safety, redevelopment, and improving quality of life in our community, this kind of collaboration is essential.”
HB 1, HB 2 & HB 312: MORE THAN $22.7 MILLION IN NEW FUNDING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE, REDEVELOPMENT, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
As part of the capital outlay and supplemental appropriations process, Lafayette Consolidated Government secured a total of $22,665,000 in new or reallocated state funding during the 2026 Regular Legislative Session. This includes:
House Bill 1:
- $100,000 towards equipment for the Lafayette City Marshal.
- $100,000 towards equipment for the Lafayette Police Department.
- $500,000 towards Heymann Park.
- $40,000 towards Crime Cameras at Milton Community Center.
- $30,000 towards Milton Traffic Crosswalk
- $150,000 for the South College Drive at Bendel Road Sidewalk Project.
House Bill 2:
- $2,000,000 in Priority 1 funding to Lafayette Parish for the Widening of Rue Du Belier.
- $2,500,000 in Priority 1 funding for the Johnston Street Project, with another $5,000,000 in Priority 5 funding.
- $2,000,000 in Priority 2 funding and $10,000,000 in Priority 5 funding for the Downtown/Freetown/UL Drainage improvement project.
House Bill 312:
- $220,000 towards Lafayette Police Department’s K-9 Training Facility
- $15,000 for Crosswalk Signals at Hwy 92 near St. Joseph’s Church in Milton.
- $10,000 towards Lafayette Police Department Special Response Gear
HB 909 / Act 853:
By Representative Annie Spell
Lafayette Consolidated Government worked closely with Representative Annie Spell on House Bill 909/Act 853 in support of our efforts to address crisis care in Lafayette. House Bill 909/Act 853 defines Behavioral Health Emergency Services and mandates that commercial insurers reimburse crisis care providers for the delivery of these services to their members. Commercial insurance coverage of Behavioral Health Emergency Services will provide the population with a viable alternative to Emergency Room Departments when seeking help during a crisis. These services reduce stress and trauma during difficult crisis incidents and allow many people to avoid restrictive levels of care such as hospitals or jails. Additionally, the legislation helps to contribute to a hybrid funding formula supporting long-term sustainability for Louisiana’s crisis services.
*Priority 2 and Priority 5 funding refer to levels of state capital outlay support in Louisiana. Priority 2 provides funding for projects ready to begin planning or design, while Priority 5 supports future construction needs and serves as a placeholder for projects awaiting full funding. These are not cash-in-hand sources but instead signal a project’s eligibility for future funding as it advances.
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