ECONOMIC DEVELOP/DEPT: Provides for eligibility requirements for companies applying for the High Impact Jobs Program (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

HB 381 sets new eligibility rules for Louisiana's High Impact Jobs Program, making companies ineligible if 20% or more of their Louisiana employees qualify for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. This directly affects businesses seeking state economic development funding through this program. The bill requires the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) agency to coordinate with the Louisiana Department of Health to verify employee SNAP eligibility. The law creates a concrete policy change by linking program access to employee benefit program participation, without altering existing funding levels or other program terms.