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HB 384 Engrossed 2023 Regular Session McFarland
Abstract: Clarifies that energy produced from forest products' manufacturing bioenergy feedstocks
and agricultural harvesting may be considered renewable and carbon neutral.
Present law specifies that energy produced from forest products' manufacturing bioenergy feedstocks
and agricultural harvesting is considered renewable and carbon neutral. Further provides that when
paired with carbon capture technologies, known as bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, it is
considered carbon negative.
Proposed law changes present law from mandatory to permissive.
(Amends R.S. 51:3061(3) and (4))