Transportation

This bill prohibits state and local officials from issuing coastal use permits for new construction or development projects on Lake Maurepas. The law specifically blocks permits for building structures like piers or landfills, as well as for dredging, while still allowing exceptions for repairing existing pipelines or maintaining current infrastructure. By restricting these permits, the legislation aims to prevent additional development in the area, though it does not address the financial costs associated with enforcing these new rules.

This bill prohibits Louisiana state agencies from using state funds for any programs or activities supporting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goals. It broadly defines such goals to include policies aligned with international climate agreements (like the Paris Agreement), renewable energy incentives, electric vehicle programs, and methane regulations outlined in Louisiana's 2022 Climate Action Plan. Exceptions allow funding for federal compliance, pre-existing contracts, pollution reduction initiatives, and emergency spending unrelated to net-zero targets. The restriction applies to state funds for fiscal years starting July 1, 2026, and expires January 1, 2031.