LouisianaLouisiana House requests earthquake research and reviews statewide monitoring needs
Louisiana’s House asks the Department of Conservation and Energy to consult Tulane University and the United States Geological Survey on earthquake research and statewide monitoring needs.
What it does
The House asks Louisiana’s Department of Conservation and Energy to study earthquakes around Red River Parish and assess statewide monitoring needs. It calls for a written report by February 1, 2027.
Argument forBringing state and federal scientists together could help explain local earthquakes and guide steps to prepare residents for future shaking.
Argument againstAssessing monitoring needs could offer limited immediate help to residents because the resolution does not require installing a statewide network.
More detail
The House asks the Department of Conservation and Energy to gather available data, study earthquakes, and assess statewide monitoring needs. The study covers earthquake causes and characteristics around Red River Parish. The assessment covers a statewide monitoring network that could serve several purposes. The department is asked to consult Tulane University and the United States Geological Survey. The resolution requests a monitoring assessment but does not require installing a network. The resolution directs the department to submit its findings in writing to the House of Representatives no later than February 1, 2027.
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- Introduced
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History
- 2026
- Jun 3Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.Latest
- Jun 1Read by title, roll called, yeas 96, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
- Vote recorded FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1882). Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 1Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.Minor
- May 27Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.Minor
- May 27Scheduled for floor debate on 06/01/2026.
- May 26Read by title. Lies over under the rules.Introduced
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