HB 638 Louisiana House · 2025 Regular Session

ENERGY/SOLAR: Establishes agricultural conversion fees for large-scale solar development (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD RV)

HB 638 establishes new agricultural conversion fees for large-scale solar development. This bill directly affects developers who plan to build solar farms on land previously used for agriculture, requiring them to pay these fees. An amendment specifies that these funds would be directed to the Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Apr 16, 2025 Last action May 13, 2025

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What changed between versions

HB638 Original → HB638 Engrossed · 1 edit · May 7, 2025

MINOR

The bill text was updated from 'Original' to 'Engrossed' status, indicating it has passed committee review and is ready for final passage. The substantive content of the bill, which authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to create rules for fees on agricultural conversions, remains unchanged.

Scope change

No change in the scope or applicability of the bill; the change is purely administrative regarding the bill's legislative status.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill header and footer text to reflect the 'Engrossed' status, replacing 'Original' to indicate the bill has been amended and approved by the House.

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Committee

May 7, 2025

Lower · Passed

Discharged from the Committee on Appropriations.

lower

Apr 24, 2025

Committee

Read by title, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on Appropriations.

lower

Apr 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably (9-0).

lower

Apr 22, 2025

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors