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LA SB187

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Pressly

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Oil and Gas Severance Subfund" within the existing Parish Transportation Fund in the state treasury, effective July 1, 2026

  • Dedicates no less than 5% of total state severance taxes on oil and gas to the subfund beginning fiscal year 2026-2027, plus any additional funds appropriated by the legislature

  • Restricts subfund use to restoring and maintaining public roads and bridges within parishes that facilitate oil and gas industry operations and activities

  • Prohibits parishes from using subfund deposits to secure or issue bonds

  • Distributes subfund monies to parishes on a pro-rata basis, subject to constitutional limitations under Article VII, Section 4(D)(3)

Legislative Description

Creates the Oil and Gas Severance Subfund in the Parish Transportation Fund. (7/1/26)

FUNDS/FUNDING

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Finance.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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