HR 20 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

WATER/RESOURCES: Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy to study industrial use of water from Caddo Lake

This legislative resolution asks the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy to study how industrial water use from Caddo Lake might affect the lake environment. The request specifically focuses on potential impacts from data centers and other industrial facilities that could draw water for cooling purposes. The department must complete its study and submit findings to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment within 60 days before the 2027 legislative session begins. This action responds to local concerns about water availability, environmental changes, and the balance between industrial development and public access to the lake.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Mar 2026

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Governor

Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action Apr 9, 2026

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HR20 Original → HR20 Engrossed · 1 edit

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The bill text was updated from its original draft to its final engrossed version for the 2026 Regular Session. The primary changes involve updating the document headers and footers to reflect the correct session status and bill version, while the core content urging the Department of Conservation and Energy to study Caddo Lake water remains unchanged.

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Updated document headers and footers to change the status from 'Original' to 'Engrossed' and adjusted page numbering references.

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Committee

Mar 25, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably (12-0-1).

lower

Mar 17, 2026

Committee

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

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