Energy

in committee · Louisiana · House May 19, 2026

HB 1136: ENERGY/PIPELINES: Prohibits the transport of carbon dioxide in rights-of-way used for petroleum transportation

This bill prohibits the placement of carbon dioxide sequestration pipelines in the same right-of-way as existing petroleum pipelines in Louisiana. The law directly affects pipeline operators and energy companies by requiring them to use separate corridors for transporting carbon dioxide for storage purposes. This restriction aims to keep carbon dioxide transport infrastructure distinct from petroleum infrastructure, though it does not prevent the use of existing pipelines for other purposes. The measure applies statewide and would require new planning and coordination for carbon capture and storage projects.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts carbon dioxide sequestration pipeline placement, limiting renewable energy infrastructure development and clean energy storage options.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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signed · Louisiana · House May 15, 2026

HB 1033: CRIME: Provides relative to the definition of "critical infrastructure"

This bill updates Louisiana law to expand the definition of "critical infrastructure" for legal purposes, directly affecting how the state identifies and protects essential facilities. It adds specific categories such as government facilities, military installations, and oil and gas exploration equipment to existing lists that already include transportation systems, communication networks, and water treatment facilities. The changes clarify which properties and systems are considered critical infrastructure under criminal laws related to unauthorized entry and under state statutes governing cybersecurity and utility protection. These definitions help ensure consistent application of legal protections across various essential services and facilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands critical infrastructure definition to include oil and gas exploration equipment, protecting energy infrastructure from threats and strengthening energy sector security.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas

in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 901: TRANSPORTATION DEPT: Provides for funding to certain entities for infrastructure related projects within the Department of Transportation and Development

This bill creates the Louisiana State Infrastructure Bank within the Division of Administration to provide financing for public infrastructure projects. The bank will be authorized to issue bonds and loans to governmental units and private entities participating in public infrastructure projects, covering transportation, water, energy, and resilience improvements. Funds for the bank will come from federal transportation trust funds, and the bank can offer various financial assistance tools like loan guarantees and interest rate subsidies. The new bank will be overseen by a board of directors that sets rules and coordinates with state agencies to manage the infrastructure fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes infrastructure bank to fund public projects, increasing state investment in transportation, water, energy, and resilience improvements through federal trust funds.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes infrastructure bank explicitly including energy improvements as eligible projects, providing funding mechanisms for energy infrastructure development.70% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes infrastructure bank to fund transportation projects through bonds and loans, directly advancing transportation infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 419: LIABILITY/CIVIL: Relative to civil liability from greenhouse gas emissions

HB 419 limits civil liability for oil and gas companies regarding greenhouse gas emissions that comply with state and federal laws. It directly affects covered entities like oil producers, refiners, and pipeline operators by blocking lawsuits alleging contributions to climate change ("climate change claims"). Key provisions state these entities cannot be held liable for such claims if emissions follow applicable regulations, while preserving liability for personal injury, property damage, environmental violations, or gross negligence. The bill does not apply to carbon capture projects and explicitly aims to prevent courts from establishing climate policy instead of legislative or regulatory processes.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks climate change lawsuits against oil/gas companies for compliant emissions, protecting fossil fuel industry from liability and opposing climate accountability measures.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks lawsuits against oil/gas companies for climate change claims when emissions comply with regulations, weakening legal accountability for emissions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure Climate Change

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 810: INFRASTRUCTURE: (Constitutional Amendment) Provides for additional authorized uses of funds invested in a state infrastructure bank (OR See Note)

HB 810 proposes a constitutional amendment to expand the types of projects funded by Louisiana's state infrastructure bank. It would allow public funds invested in the bank to support water, energy, resilience, and hazard mitigation projects - beyond the current restriction to transportation projects. This change requires voter approval in the 2026 election and modifies Article VII, Section 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution to explicitly include these new project categories. The amendment directly affects how the state allocates infrastructure funding for community and environmental projects.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly adds 'energy' as an eligible project category for infrastructure bank funding, enabling public investment in energy infrastructure projects.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands infrastructure funding to include water, resilience, and hazard mitigation projects, directly supporting environmental protection and conservation efforts.90% confidence

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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 429: CRIME/THEFT: Adds theft or unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure as a predicate crime for terrorism (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 429 adds theft or unauthorized entry of oil and gas facilities - including drilling, production, transportation, and storage equipment - as a specific act that qualifies as terrorism under Louisiana law. It directly affects individuals who steal or trespass at these facilities by making such acts punishable as terrorism, not just theft. The bill defines "critical infrastructure" to explicitly include oil and gas operations and sets a minimum 20-year prison sentence for terrorism convictions involving these facilities. This amendment changes the legal classification of such crimes, increasing penalties for offenses previously treated as theft.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization of theft at oil/gas facilities as terrorism with 20+ year mandatory sentences, increasing penalties and restricting defendant rights.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProtects oil and gas infrastructure (a core energy production sector) by classifying theft as terrorism, strengthening security for critical energy facilities.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly targets theft of oil/gas transportation infrastructure as terrorism, strengthening protection of transportation assets through criminal penalties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Oil & Gas

in committee · Louisiana · House May 19, 2026

HB 498: ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Beauregard Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish

HB 498 gives Beauregard Parish's governing authority (the Police Jury) the power to ban carbon dioxide sequestration projects and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide within the parish through a local resolution or ordinance. The bill requires the parish to notify the state Department of Conservation and Energy of any such ban, which would override state permits or approvals for these projects. It directly affects Beauregard Parish residents, landowners, and potential energy developers by allowing local control over these specific infrastructure projects. The law is limited to Beauregard Parish and does not apply to other parishes in Louisiana.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill enables local bans on CO2 sequestration pipelines, restricting infrastructure development for carbon management projects within Beauregard Parish.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentAllows parish to ban CO2 sequestration projects, hindering climate mitigation efforts by restricting emissions reduction methods.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 877: ENERGY: Prohibits carbon capture facilities from sharing pipelines

HB 877 prohibits carbon capture facilities in Louisiana from sharing pipelines for transporting carbon dioxide to storage sites. The bill directly affects carbon capture project operators and pipeline owners by requiring separate pipelines for each facility's CO2 transport. Its key provision, added to state law (R.S. 30:1116), explicitly bans owners of separate storage facilities from using the same pipeline for CO2 delivery. This creates a new regulatory requirement for pipeline infrastructure planning and construction. The bill aims to prevent shared pipeline usage, though it does not address pipeline safety standards or costs.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts carbon capture infrastructure by mandating separate pipelines, increasing costs and hindering project development for CO2 transport.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill restricts carbon capture project infrastructure by banning shared pipelines, increasing costs and complexity for emissions-reduction technology, weakening climate action efforts.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 470: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Enacts the Louisiana Workforce Development Equity and Opportunity Act (OR +$10,000,000 GF EX See Note)

HB 470 establishes Louisiana's Workforce Equity and Opportunity Program to support low-income residents from underrepresented minority groups in high-growth sectors like clean energy, healthcare, and information technology. The bill provides grants to training providers (with at least 60% of participants meeting targeted criteria) and direct financial support covering training costs, living expenses during training, and certification fees for eligible individuals. It prioritizes Historically Black Colleges and Universities and community colleges in low-income areas, allocating $10 million annually for implementation while requiring employer partnerships for guaranteed interviews and prevailing-wage jobs upon program completion.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state-funded grants and direct financial support for workforce training, increasing public spending on equity programs as part of fiscal management.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides grants and financial support for workforce training programs targeting underrepresented groups, expanding educational access to high-growth sectors.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly targets clean energy as a high-growth sector for workforce training, providing grants and financial support for clean energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTargets healthcare as a high-growth sector for workforce training, supporting medical professional development through grants and financial aid for training/certification.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides grants and financial support for training, living expenses, and certification fees to help underrepresented groups enter high-growth sectors, advancing employment opportunities and equity.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly targets information technology as a high-growth sector for workforce training, funding skills development and equity in tech careers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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in committee · Louisiana · House May 19, 2026

HB 504: ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Sabine Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish

HB 504 authorizes Sabine Parish's governing authority (the Police Jury) to prohibit Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells, carbon dioxide sequestration projects, and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide within the parish. The bill gives Sabine Parish the power to block these projects through a local resolution or ordinance, overriding state permitting authority. It requires the parish to notify the state Department of Conservation and Energy of any prohibition and ensures such local decisions supersede conflicting state permits or approvals. This directly affects residents and developers in Sabine Parish by allowing the parish to decide whether carbon dioxide infrastructure can be built there.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines (energy infrastructure) via local authority, restricting fossil fuel-related energy projects rather than advancing renewables or infrastructure.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks CO2 sequestration projects, preventing carbon capture that reduces emissions, weakening climate action and environmental protection efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure Conservation

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