Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HR314: NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT: Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy to study the implementation of gravel surface mining reclamation and conservation
Status: Passed both chambers, June 1, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution To urge and request the Department of Conservation and Energy to study the need for enactment of gravel surface mining reclamation and conservation laws and to submit a written report of its findings to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment prior to the convening of the 2027 Regular Session of the Legislature.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To urge and request the Department of Conservation and Energy to study the need for enactment of gravel surface mining reclamation and conservation laws and to submit a written report of its findings to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment prior to the convening of the 2027 Regular Session of the Legislature. WHEREAS, Louisiana has enacted a comprehensive policy for the reclamation and conservation of areas impacted by the mining of lignite and other forms of coal; and WHEREAS, proper reclamation of surface mined lands is necessary to prevent unreasonable degradation of land and water resources that would be detrimental to the general welfare, health, safety, and property rights of the citizens of this state; and WHEREAS, regulation of the surface mining of gravel is in the public interest and will benefit the public health, safety, welfare, and economy of the state of Louisiana, including preventing the destruction or diminishment of the utility of land for commercial, industrial, residential, recreational, agricultural, and forestry purposes by preventing unreasonable erosion, landslides, floods, water pollution, destruction of fish and wildlife habitat and impairment of natural beauty, and will benefit governmental programs and efforts to conserve soil, water, and other natural resources. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby urge and …
Sponsors
- Carter, Robby (D, 72) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, roll called, yeas 66, nays 17. The resolution was adopted.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 06/01/2026.
- : Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
- : Discharged from the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
- : Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
- : Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Votes
- House Vote on HR 314, FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1861) (June 1, 2026): 66 yea, 17 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR314?
- HR314 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT: Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy to study the implementation of gravel surface mining reclamation and conservation.
- What does HR314 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To urge and request the Department of Conservation and Energy to study the need for enactment of gravel surface mining reclamation and conservation laws and to submit a written report of its findings to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment prior to the convening of the 2027 Regular Session of the Legislature.
- What is the status of HR314?
- Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (June 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR314?
- Carter, Robby (D, 72).
- Where is the official record for HR314?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HR314
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