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.
This Louisiana House resolution asks various medical and coding organizations to review and update terms used to describe miscarriage and pregnancy loss. The bill specifically urges groups like the World Health Organization and the American Medical Association to replace older phrases such as "spontaneous abortion" with language that is more compassionate and less likely to cause confusion or emotional distress. By recommending terms like "early pregnancy loss" or "miscarriage," the resolution aims to ensure that clinical records and billing documents reflect patient preferences while maintaining medical accuracy. This request is based on findings that current terminology can stigmatize women and negatively impact their mental health during a traumatic time.
This resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy to examine its rules on hiding proposed well site locations from the public. It specifically targets Class VI permits, which are used for carbon dioxide storage, noting that applicants sometimes claim these locations are trade secrets. The bill highlights that keeping sites secret prevents neighbors and interested groups from participating in required public hearings and comments. As a result, the department is urged to review current laws and applicant practices to ensure well locations are made public before permits are issued. The agency must submit a written report with findings and recommendations to the House Committee by March 1, 2027.
This bill creates the Expropriation and Acquisition for Strategic Transformation (E.A.S.T.) Task Force to study the feasibility of taking over vacant and blighted properties in New Orleans East for redevelopment. The task force will examine legal requirements, costs, and public benefits while prioritizing voluntary land acquisitions and limiting forced takeovers to specific abandoned sites. Composed of representatives from local government, state officials, and community groups, the panel must submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature by March 1, 2027. The study focuses on resolving complex ownership issues, assessing environmental hazards, and determining if a coordinated public approach would benefit residents and the state.
This resolution asks Louisiana's Legislative Youth Advisory Council to hold a discussion on how artificial intelligence affects young people in the state. The council, which is made up of high school students, will explore topics such as AI education for students, parents, and teachers, and may gather input from state officials and safety experts. Following the discussion, the council will provide a summary of its findings to the Commission on Civic Education and the legislature. This measure does not create new laws or regulations but serves as a formal request to gather youth perspectives on emerging technology issues.
This resolution establishes a Clean Water Task Force to investigate the public water system in Shreveport, Louisiana, which has recently faced issues like aging infrastructure, chemical contamination, and boil advisories. The task force will include representatives from state health and environmental agencies, local city officials, and local universities to assess the condition of water pipes, treatment facilities, and management practices. Members must complete their evaluations and submit a written report with recommendations for improving water quality and infrastructure reliability by November 18, 2026. The group is required to hold public hearings in Shreveport throughout the summer to gather community input before finalizing their findings.
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.
This resolution asks the Louisiana State University School of Health Sciences to study how environmental risks affect maternal health. The study must identify connections between chemical exposures and health issues like respiratory or reproductive problems and deliver a written report by July 1, 2027. Findings will be shared with state health committees and the legislative research library to help guide future public health policies. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal request for research.
This Louisiana resolution asks the Department of Revenue to conduct a study comparing the small fee dealers keep for collecting sales taxes against the higher interchange fees they pay when customers use credit or debit cards. The study will specifically look at whether the compensation dealers receive offsets the costs of paying transaction fees on the tax portion of sales. If completed, the findings will be reported to the House Committee on Ways and Means by January 31, 2027. This measure does not change any existing laws but instead directs the state agency to gather data and provide an analysis of these financial dynamics for lawmakers.
This Louisiana House resolution asks the Department of Conservation and Energy to conduct a comprehensive study on the state's financial responsibility for cleaning up oil and gas wells that are abandoned, inactive, or producing very little. The requested investigation aims to calculate the total cost of decommissioning these wells, identify funding sources to cover the state's share, and explore ways to reduce risks to taxpayers. The department must submit a detailed report by March 1, 2027, covering costs for both existing orphan wells and those likely to become orphaned, along with an analysis of why the number of abandoned wells has recently increased. This measure is designed to provide the legislature with data needed to develop future laws addressing the growing burden of well cleanup.
This resolution asks Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development to investigate whether closing one of several nearby on-ramps to eastbound US Route 90 Business in New Orleans could reduce traffic congestion during weekday peak hours from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The study will evaluate if limiting access during these times improves traffic flow and public safety without disrupting the corridor that connects downtown New Orleans to the West Bank. If the investigation finds a viable option, the department must submit a written report with its findings to the House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works by March 1, 2027.
This bill amends HR 360 to include the director of the Governor's Office on Women's Policy as a member of the newly created Task Force on Child Well-Being, Parental Rights, and Family Court Fairness. The task force is designed to study issues related to children, parental rights, and the fairness of family court proceedings within the state. By adding this specific role to the committee, the legislation expands the group's composition without altering its primary purpose or functions. The change ensures that the perspective of the Governor's Office on Women's Policy is represented in the task force's work.
