HR 295 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Establishes the Energy Caucus in the Louisiana House of Representatives

This resolution officially creates the Energy Caucus within the Louisiana House of Representatives to focus on issues related to the state's energy industry. The new group is open to any state representative who currently works in, has previously worked in, or has an interest in promoting the energy sector, which includes fossil fuels, renewable energy, and nuclear power. By establishing this specialized committee, the legislature provides a formal structure for members to discuss and coordinate on matters specific to the energy industry.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2026

Committee Review

May 2026

House Passage

Jun 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced May 19, 2026 Last action Jun 3, 2026

Maddy AI version diff · 1 comparison

What changed between versions

HR295 Original → HR295 Enrolled · 2 edits · Jun 1, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from an original draft to its final enrolled version, adding the names of two additional sponsors (Representatives Chassion and Spell) and removing the internal legislative digest and page headers. These changes reflect the bill's progression through the legislative process to its final form, with no alterations to the actual policy, scope, or eligibility criteria for the Energy Caucus.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains unchanged; it continues to establish and recognize the Energy Caucus in the Louisiana House of Representatives.

TECHNICAL

Added the names of Representatives Chassion and Spell to the list of sponsors, expanding the group of legislators supporting the bill.

Removed the 'Digest' section and page headers, which are internal legislative documents not part of the final law.

Floor votes · House Jun 1, 2026

How they voted

88–0

Passed · 17 other

Total votes 105

Jun 1, 2026

D Democratic33

25 Yea 8

75% Yea

R Republican72

63 Yea 9

87% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, roll called, yeas 87, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.

lower

May 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Discharged from the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

lower

May 20, 2026

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors