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LA HB637

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Landry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces the current formula for calculating oilfield site restoration (OSR) fees on reduced rate production wells with fixed percentage rates tied to full rate production fees

  • Sets OSR fees for certified incapable oil wells at 50% of the full rate oil production fee

  • Sets OSR fees for stripper oil wells at 25% of the full rate oil production fee

  • Sets OSR fees for gas from low pressure oil wells at 40% of the full rate gas production fee, and for incapable gas wells at 17.5% of the full rate gas production fee

  • Effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides for oilfield site restoration fees

ENERGY/OIL & GAS

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Environment2/27/2026

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