ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Provides for state involvement in negotiations for local or parish economic development projects

HB 674 requires local governments (parishes or municipalities) to share negotiation records with Louisiana Economic Development when discussing economic development projects that meet specific job or investment thresholds. It directly affects local governments negotiating with businesses for projects involving at least 15 permanent jobs (manufacturing/distribution) or 25 jobs (digital/media/tech), or $5 million in capital improvements. The bill mandates that legislators whose districts overlap with the negotiation area be given the opportunity to participate. It defines "active negotiation" as ongoing talks not yet concluded, ending when a project is abandoned or a proposal is submitted to a public meeting. The law does not apply to hazardous waste permits or related records.