ENERGY: Recognizes the value of geothermal energy development in the state
This resolution formally recognizes geothermal energy as a strategic opportunity for Louisiana, leveraging the state's existing oil and gas expertise to develop this resource. It highlights how the state's workforce, deep well inventory, and infrastructure can support geothermal projects for electricity, industrial heat, and cooling while enhancing energy security. The bill urges state agencies to address current legal and regulatory barriers to make geothermal projects easier to permit, finance, and replicate. While it does not change specific laws immediately, it establishes a policy commitment to create the enabling framework needed for future geothermal development.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 13, 2026
Last action Jun 3, 2026
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Jun 1, 2026
MINOR
The bill was converted from an Engrossed House Resolution to an Enrolled version, marking its final approval and readiness for the Governor's signature. The text content remains substantively identical, with changes limited to formatting, page numbering, and the addition of the Speaker's signature block.
TECHNICAL
The document status changed from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled', indicating the bill has passed both chambers and is in its final form.
Page headers and footers were updated to reflect the 'Enrolled' status and adjusted line spacing.
A signature block for the Speaker of the House was added to the bottom of the document.
Floor votes · House Jun 1, 2026
How they voted
94–3
Passed · 8 other
Total votes 105
Jun 1, 2026
D
Democratic33
90% Yea
R
Republican72
88% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called, yeas 93, nays 3. The resolution was adopted.
lower
May 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (10-3).
lower
May 18, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Orgeron
RRepublican
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