Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SB367: WATER MANAGEMENT: Creates the Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note)
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act To enact R.S. 30:1270, relative to the Watershed Conservation Fund; to provide for establishment of the fund; to provide for a purpose; to provide for allocation of severance tax revenues; to provide for use of revenues; to provide for eligible entities; to provide for governing boards; to provide for parish representation; to provide for industry expertise; to provide for administration; to provide for reporting; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To enact R.S. 30:1270, relative to the Watershed Conservation Fund; to provide for establishment of the fund; to provide for a purpose; to provide for allocation of severance tax revenues; to provide for use of revenues; to provide for eligible entities; to provide for governing boards; to provide for parish representation; to provide for industry expertise; to provide for administration; to provide for reporting; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 30:1270 is hereby enacted to read as follows: §1270. Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund A. There is hereby established in the state treasury a special fund to be known as the "Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund", hereinafter referred to as the "fund". The purpose of the fund shall be to support the reclamation, restoration, and long-term stewardship of lands and watersheds impacted by sand and stone mining operations, with priority given to floodprone areas and impaired watersheds. Of the severance tax revenues received in each fiscal year by the state as a result of the mining and production of sand Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-348 ORIGINAL SB NO. and stone, the treasurer shall make the following allocations: (1) …
Sponsors
- Edmonds, Rick (R, 6) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Effective date 7/1/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 761.
- : Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- : Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays.
- : Received from the House with amendments.
- : Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 93, nays 3. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
- : Read by title, amended, passed to 3rd reading.
Votes
- Senate Vote on SB 367, CONCUR (#1413) (May 27, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on SB 367, FINAL PASSAGE (#1505) (May 26, 2026): 93 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 367, FINAL PASSAGE (#514) (April 29, 2026): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB367?
- SB367 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): WATER MANAGEMENT: Creates the Watershed Restoration and Conservation Fund. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE SD EX See Note).
- What does SB367 do?
- In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 30:1270, relative to the Watershed Conservation Fund; to provide for establishment of the fund; to provide for a purpose; to provide for allocation of severance tax revenues; to provide for use of revenues; to provide for eligible entities; to provide for governing boards; to provide for parish representation; to provide for industry expertise; to provide for administration; to provide for reporting; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of SB367?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 7/1/2026. (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB367?
- Edmonds, Rick (R, 6).
- Where is the official record for SB367?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB367
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