Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB802: WATER/RESOURCES: Provides with respect to the management of watershed restoration (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note)
Status: Signed into law, June 1, 2026
What the bill says
An act To enact Chapter 9-C of Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 30:971 through 975, relative to watershed restoration and conservation; to create the Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund and establish its mechanism for funding; to provide for the expenditures, administration, and reporting of the fund; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To enact Chapter 9-C of Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 30:971 through 975, relative to watershed restoration and conservation; to create the Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund and establish its mechanism for funding; to provide for the expenditures, administration, and reporting of the fund; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. Chapter 9-C of Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 30:971 through 975, is hereby enacted to read as follows: CHAPTER 9-C. WATERSHED RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION FUND §971. Creation; purpose A. There is hereby established in the state treasury as a special fund the Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund, hereafter referred to in this Chapter as "the fund". B. The purpose of the fund shall be to support the reclamation, restoration, and the long-term stewardship of lands and watersheds impacted by sand and gravel mining operations, with priority given to flood-prone areas and impaired watersheds. §972. Deposits Page 1 of CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored are additions. HLS 26RS-646 ORIGINAL HB NO. After allocation of money to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund as provided in Article VII, …
Sponsors
- Sawyer, Paul (R, 69) · primary sponsor
- McMakin, Dixon (R, 68)
Latest actions
- : Effective date: 07/01/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 673.
- : Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Received from the Senate without amendments.
- : 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.
- : Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
- : Rules suspended. Reported favorably.
Votes
- Senate Vote on HB 802, FINAL PASSAGE (#1446) (May 27, 2026): 35 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 802, FINAL PASSAGE (#968) (May 7, 2026): 100 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB802?
- HB802 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): WATER/RESOURCES: Provides with respect to the management of watershed restoration (EN DECREASE GF RV See Note).
- What does HB802 do?
- In its own words: An act To enact Chapter 9-C of Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 30:971 through 975, relative to watershed restoration and conservation; to create the Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund and establish its mechanism for funding; to provide for the expenditures, administration, and reporting of the fund; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB802?
- Signed into law as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 07/01/2026. (June 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB802?
- Sawyer, Paul (R, 69), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB802?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB802
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