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HR 314 Louisiana House · 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

This resolution from the Louisiana House of Representatives asks the Department of Conservation and Energy to study whether new laws are needed for the cleanup and protection of land after gravel mining. The study will examine specific actions like removing mining equipment, reshaping the land, and replanting vegetation, as well as safety distances from homes and waterways. The department must submit its findings to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment before the 2027 legislative session begins.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates a study on gravel mining reclamation, cleanup, and vegetation replanting, indicating intent to protect land and natural resources.85% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 20, 2026 Last action Jun 3, 2026
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What changed between versions

HR314 Original → HR314 Enrolled · 3 edits · Jun 1, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized and enrolled, retaining its core purpose of urging the Department of Conservation and Energy to study gravel mining reclamation laws. The text was cleaned up to remove internal legislative service headers and formatting artifacts, while the substantive 'Whereas' clauses and the final resolution requirements remained unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Removed internal legislative service headers, page numbers, and digest text that were present in the original draft but are not part of the final law.

Adjusted the title and header information to reflect the 'Enrolled' status, indicating the bill has passed both chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Added the signature line for the Speaker of the House, a standard requirement for enrolled bills.

Floor votes · House Jun 1, 2026

How they voted

66–17
Passed · 22 other
Total votes 105
Jun 1, 2026
D Democratic33
9 Yea 12 Nay 12
36% Nay
R Republican72
57 Yea 5 Nay 10
79% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called, yeas 66, nays 17. The resolution was adopted.
lower
May 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Discharged from the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
lower
May 25, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Robby Carter
Robby Carter
DDemocratic
LA
72