SB379

Provides for the Department of Conservation and Energy. (8/1/26)

Final Passage·5/28/26

Louisiana SB379 reorganizes the Department of Conservation and Energy, renaming it and adjusting its structure and duties.

Louisiana SB379 renames the Department of Conservation and Energy, establishing it with new divisions and duties. The bill renames the Department of Energy and Natural Resources to the Department of Conservation and Energy, creating divisions for the natural resources commission and legal services. It outlines the secretary's powers, including making rules and regulations, managing funds, and overseeing oil and gas operations. The bill also details procedures for handling environmental damage claims, managing oilfield sites, and regulating pipelines and wells.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 36–0 · May 28
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Natural Resources

History

May 29

Senate

Notice the House discharged the Conference Committee.

May 29

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House.

May 29

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.