RDCSB386 341 2250
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 386 Reengrossed 2020 Regular Session Allain
Proposed law creates the Advisory Commission for Louisiana's Energy, Environment, and
Restoration within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the purpose of
supporting programs designed to demonstrate to the general public the importance of the
Louisiana oil and natural gas exploration, production, and service industry; encouraging the
wise and efficient use of energy; promoting environmentally sound production methods and
technologies; developing existing supplies of Louisiana's oil and natural gas resources;
supporting research and educational activities concerning the oil and gas exploration and
production industry; causing remediation of historical oilfield environmental problems; and
having such other authority as provided by law.
Proposed law requires that the commission be composed of the following members:
(1)(a)One member appointed by the governor chosen from a list of three names
submitted by the Louisiana Landowners Association board of directors.
(b)One member appointed by the governor chosen from a list of three names
submitted by the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association board of directors.
(c)One member appointed by the governor chosen from a list of three names
submitted by the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association board of
directors.
(2)Two members appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives chosen from
a list of six names submitted by the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association board of
directors.
(3)Two members appointed by the president of the Senate chosen from a list of six
names submitted by the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association board of
directors.
Proposed law requires the commission to develop an operational plan and legislative
recommendations for the 2021 Regular Session of the Legislature necessary to implement
the operational plan by July 1, 2021.
Proposed law requires that DNR and legislative staff assist the commission in developing
the operational plan and legislative recommendations.
Proposed law requires the operational plan of the commission and legislative
recommendations to be presented to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and the
House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment no later than March 1, 2021.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 30:401-403)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Natural Resources and
Environment to the reengrossed bill:
1. Add the word "Advisory" to the title of the commission.
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