Louisiana § RS 39:126 - Change orders
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:126 — Change orders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:126. Change orders
The prior approval of the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget is required for one or more change orders that cause an excess in the aggregate of two hundred fifty thousand dollars per month for a project undertaken pursuant to an appropriation in the Capital Outlay Act. In addition, a change order for a project undertaken pursuant to this Part shall also be subject to the approval of the commissioner of administration. Any change order in excess of fifty thousand dollars but less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars shall be submitted to the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget for review but shall not require committee approval.
Acts 1989, No. 836, §1, eff. July 1, 1989; Acts 1997, No. 924, §1, eff. July 1, 1997; Acts 2008, No. 859, §1; Acts 2014, No. 748, §2, eff. June 19, 2014; Acts 2025, No. 183, §1, eff. June 8, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:126
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:126 cover?
Section RS 39:126 ("Change orders") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 39:126?
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