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LA HB670

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charles Owen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates wood pellet manufacturing as a priority industry in Louisiana, with Louisiana Economic Development required to promulgate rules and regulations to support industry growth

  • Defines wood pellet manufacturing as production of compressed biomass pellets from forestry residues for export or domestic use, including fuel for power generation

  • Requires prioritization of job creation incentives and establishment of workforce development and training initiatives for wood pellet manufacturing facilities

  • Mandates prioritizing wood pellet cargo for loading, docking, and processing at state ports

  • Directs establishment of site readiness criteria and clear regulatory pathways for developing wood pellet manufacturing facilities statewide

Legislative Description

Provides relative to wood pellet manufacturing (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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