HB1179 Extends Ad Valorem Tax Exemption to Aerospace Manufacturing Establishments
Louisiana Legislative Events
Summary
Louisiana House Bill 1179 passed the House on March 31, 2026, extending the state's ad valorem tax exemption eligibility to include aerospace manufacturing establishments. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Tony Bacala, received unanimous favorable committee approval (17-0) before being ordered engrossed and passed to third reading. The Legislative Fiscal Note indicates potential impact to state revenues.
What changed
Louisiana HB1179 proposes to expand the existing ad valorem tax exemption for certain manufacturing establishments to specifically include aerospace manufacturing establishments. The bill passed the House with unanimous committee support and is now proceeding through the Senate.
Aerospace manufacturers operating or planning operations in Louisiana should monitor this legislation as it could provide significant property tax relief. Companies should confirm their establishment qualifies under the extended eligibility criteria once the bill is finalized.
What to do next
- Monitor HB1179 progress through Louisiana Senate
- Verify aerospace manufacturing establishment eligibility criteria
- Consult tax counsel regarding potential property tax savings
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ChangeBridge / Louisiana / HB1179 Passed HB1179 House Bill Passed 2026-03-31
Extends eligibility for the ad valorem tax exemption for certain manufacturing establishments to certain aerospace manufacturing establishments (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
Bill Details
State Louisiana
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26r...
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Sponsors
Tony Bacala (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-08 H Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading. 2026-04-07 H Reported favorably (17-0). 2026-04-01 H Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. 2026-03-31 H Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Committee Referrals
2026-04-01 H Ways and Means
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced 0000-00-00 Engrossed
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TAX/AD VALOREM-MFG/EXEMP Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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