LouisianaHouse asks Louisiana energy agency to review withheld well locations
The House asks Louisiana's Department of Conservation and Energy to review why proposed well locations are kept private and recommend any needed legislation by March 1, 2027.
What it does
The House asks Louisiana's Department of Conservation and Energy to review how proposed well locations are kept private and report findings and any recommendations for legislation by March 1, 2027.
Argument forThe review could identify ways to make well locations public, helping nearby residents give informed comments before officials decide on permits.
Argument againstPeople seeking well locations might see no change because the requested review and report do not themselves require public disclosure.
More detail
The House asks the Department of Conservation and Energy to review rules and practices for keeping proposed well locations private. The review covers relevant laws, rules, policies, and practices for keeping proposed well locations private in permit applications. It is not limited to one type of well. The requested report should include findings and any recommendations for legislation needed to help the agency fulfill its duties and allow meaningful public participation. The resolution requests a review and report; it does not require applicants to disclose well locations. The agency is asked to submit its written report to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment by March 1, 2027.
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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 89, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
- Vote recorded FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1869). Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 1Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.Minor
- May 27Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.Minor
- May 27Scheduled for floor debate on 06/01/2026.
- May 26Reported favorably (12-0).Minor
- May 18Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
- May 18Called from the calendar.
- May 18Rules suspended.
- May 18Read by title, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.Introduced
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