HB727

Provides for the burning of untreated, unpainted dimensional lumber

Complete·5/22/26

Louisiana HB727 prevents the Department of Environmental Quality from prohibiting the burning of untreated, unpainted dimensional lumber.

Louisiana HB727 enacts a new law that prevents the Department of Environmental Quality from prohibiting the burning of untreated, unpainted dimensional lumber. It also mandates that the department amend or remove any conflicting rules and regulations in the Administrative Code. This bill aims to allow the burning of certain construction debris without restriction from the department.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 22

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Natural Resources

Mar 24

9:00 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment

History

May 22

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 315.

May 22

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 19

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.