Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB707: PETROLEUM/OIL-GAS: Provides relative to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission
Status: Chaptered, June 23, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1851(E)(1) and (F), relative to the Liquified Petroleum Gas Commission and advisory board; to authorize the commission to enter into cooperative endeavor agreements for market development; to provide for the membership of the advisory board; to provide for meetings of the advisory board; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1851(E)(1) and (F), relative to the Liquified Petroleum Gas Commission and advisory board; to authorize the commission to enter into cooperative endeavor agreements for market development; to provide for the membership of the advisory board; to provide for meetings of the advisory board; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 40:1851(E)(1) and (F) are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §1851. Assessment * * * E.(1) The proceeds of the assessment and the interest earned on those proceeds shall be used for market development and promotion of the use of liquefied petroleum gas. Such marketing programs may include advertising on radio, television, newspapers, magazines, billboards, websites, and online venues, as well as sponsorships and participation in trade shows, consumer rebate programs to encourage the purchase of propane appliances, and any other programs as recommended by the Market Development Advisory Committee established under Subsection F of this Section. The commission may enter into a cooperative endeavor Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-1323 ORIGINAL HB NO. agreement with the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to facilitate the market development and promotion activities required by this Paragraph. * * * …
Sponsors
- Turner, Christopher (R, 12) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Effective date: 08/01/2026.
- : Becomes Act No. 949 without the Governor's signature.
- : Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, roll called, yeas 99, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
- : Scheduled for concurrence on 05/27/2026.
- : Received from the Senate with amendments.
- : Rules suspended. The amended bill was read by title, passed by a vote of 35 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- : Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Votes
- House Vote on HB 707, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1604) (May 27, 2026): 99 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on HB 707, FINAL PASSAGE (#1075) (May 20, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 707, FINAL PASSAGE (#45) (March 23, 2026): 97 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB707?
- HB707 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PETROLEUM/OIL-GAS: Provides relative to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission.
- What does HB707 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 40:1851(E)(1) and (F), relative to the Liquified Petroleum Gas Commission and advisory board; to authorize the commission to enter into cooperative endeavor agreements for market development; to provide for the membership of the advisory board; to provide for meetings of the advisory board; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB707?
- Chaptered as of June 23, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB707?
- Turner, Christopher (R, 12).
- Where is the official record for HB707?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB707
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