Louisiana SB379 amends the Department of Conservation and Energy's jurisdiction, duties, and powers.

Louisiana SB379 amends the Department of Conservation and Energy's jurisdiction, duties, and powers. It establishes the office of mineral state resources and makes technical corrections. The bill provides for the declaration of emergencies, inspections, monitoring, and the storage of carbon dioxide. It also outlines procedures for the Louisiana Royalty Relief Dry Hole Credit Program and the Fishermen's Gear Compensation and Underwater Obstruction Removal Program. The bill is effective August 1, 2026.

Louisiana SB379 amends the Department of Conservation and Energy's jurisdiction, duties, and powers.

Louisiana SB379 amends the Department of Conservation and Energy's jurisdiction, duties, and powers. It establishes the office of mineral state resources and makes technical corrections. The bill provides for the declaration of emergencies, inspections, monitoring, and the storage of carbon dioxide. It also outlines procedures for the Louisiana Royalty Relief Dry Hole Credit Program and the Fishermen's Gear Compensation and Underwater Obstruction Removal Program. The bill is effective August 1, 2026.