HB509

Requires a public hearing in the parish where a Class VI well is proposed

Chamber Passed·5/26/26

Louisiana HB509 mandates a public hearing in the parish where a Class VI well is proposed.

Louisiana HB509 amends existing law to require a public hearing in every parish where a Class V or VI injection well permit is proposed. The hearing must be held within the first fifteen days of the public comment period and cannot be held between December 20th and January 1st. This bill ensures that public comments are considered before a permit is issued, affecting local governments and the public.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 94–0 · May 26
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Vote on HB 509 FINAL PASSAGE (#1494)

94 Yea

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0 Nay

11 Absent

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History

May 27

Senate

Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

May 26

House

Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 94, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

May 26

Senate

Received in the Senate. Rules suspended. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.