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LA HB595
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Landry
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AI Summary
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Grants the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources exclusive jurisdiction over the state's natural resources, including all regulations, permitting, and fee schedules
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Prohibits parishes, municipalities, and other local governing authorities from enacting any laws or ordinances requiring permits related to natural resource development
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Preempts local government authority to take any actions that impede the state's ability to develop natural resources
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Adds new section R.S. 30:4.4 to Louisiana law titled "Exclusive jurisdiction"
Legislative Description
Provides relative to permits required by local governments that impede the development of the state's natural resources
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
3/9/2026