HLS 23RS-3249 ORIGINAL
2023 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 127
BY REPRESENTATIVE MAGEE
ENERGY: Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, in
consultation with the Louisiana Workforce Commission, to evaluate the state's
readiness for attracting offshore wind energy supply chain industries to the state
1 A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
2To urge and request the Department of Economic Development, in consultation with the
3 Louisiana Workforce Commission, to evaluate the state's business advantages,
4 economic climate, and workforce readiness to compete in attracting offshore wind
5 energy supply chain industries to the state and to report their findings no later than
6 February 1, 2024.
7 WHEREAS, some estimates indicate that America's offshore wind industry presents
8a one hundred nine billion dollar revenue opportunity to businesses in the offshore wind
9supply chain over the next ten years; and
10 WHEREAS, recent Bureau of Ocean Energy Management lease auctions in federal
11waters off four states have cumulatively generated almost five billion five hundred million
12dollars in revenue, demonstrating the private sector's commitment to developing this new
13energy resource; and
14 WHEREAS, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is planning lease sales in the
15Gulf of Mexico, including off Lake Charles, and the Louisiana Legislature has previously
16expanded the size of wind leases in state waters; and
17 WHEREAS, multiple industrial-scale offshore wind farms are set for construction
18in United States waters; and
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1 WHEREAS, several Louisiana firms have already made critical contributions to
2America's existing offshore wind facilities and continue to develop critical ship and
3installation infrastructure; and
4 WHEREAS, Louisiana's leadership in offshore energy production as well as existing
5maritime trades, workforce, and manufacturing assets give this state a competitive advantage
6to attract new investment and expand businesses in this emerging sector; and
7 WHEREAS, the enhanced economic activity in the offshore wind supply chain has
8the potential to generate new jobs, support a skilled workforce, and increase local tax bases
9throughout the state.
10 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
11urge and request the Department of Economic Development, in consultation with Louisiana
12Workforce Commission, to study this state's potential economic and workforce growth
13opportunities and challenges related to attracting new businesses and assist with the
14expansion of existing offshore wind supply chain companies.
15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no later than February 1, 2024, the Department
16of Economic Development shall submit to the elected members of the legislature and to the
17David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library a written report featuring key findings from
18the study called for in this Resolution and recommendations concerning the means by which
19this state can enhance its competitive economic advantage in the offshore wind supply chain
20sector and develop the needed skilled workforce within this state.
21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the study called for in this Resolution may
22consider and identify:
23 (1)Discrete segments within the offshore supply chain, including advanced
24manufacturing operations, specialty component manufacturing, seaport network
25infrastructure, ship building, component assembly, transportation and distribution, and
26ancillary services for future offshore wind energy projects.
27 (2)For each segment of the offshore wind supply chain, the estimated number
28and type of current and potential offshore wind supply chain jobs.
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1 (3)Potential industry growth and activity in this state's existing seaport network,
2advanced manufacturing, energy production and management, shipbuilding, and other
3related industries.
4 (4)The greatest impact investment options to produce the largest net economic
5output, including identification of the geographic areas and local tax bases most likely to
6benefit.
7 (5)Necessary upgrades to this state's port infrastructure to accommodate offshore
8wind installation vessel construction and component assembly.
9 (6)Expected additional contributions to state economic output and potential
10ancillary economic benefits.
11 (7)Any additional information the Department of Economic Development or
12consulting agencies identifies as relevant.
13 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the report called for in this Resolution may
14include the following:
15 (1)An analysis of current resources in this state compared to the workforce
16education, training, development, and recruitment needed to offer a skilled workforce for
17employers in the offshore wind supply chain industry.
18 (2)An evaluation of the potential benefits of and opportunities to develop
19private-sector partnerships of offshore wind supply chain industries to support workforce
20development and training.
21 (3)An assessment of opportunities for partnerships with neighboring states to
22undertake complementary actions, policies, and investments that will help achieve a
23domestic supply chain and workforce.
24 (4)Identification of available funding, including from federal programs and
25resources, to support the recruitment and expansion of offshore wind supply chain
26companies and related workforce development.
27 (5)Actionable recommendations for this state to recruit new businesses and assist
28with the expansion of existing, offshore wind supply chain companies.
29 (6)Recommendations for further study, policies, or investments in aspects of the
30offshore wind energy supply chain.
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1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
2secretary of the Department of Economic Development and the secretary of the Louisiana
3Workforce Commission.
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)]
HCR 127 Original 2023 Regular Session Magee
Urges and requests the Department of Economic Development, in consultation with the
Louisiana Workforce Commission, to evaluate the state's business advantages, economic
climate, and workforce readiness to compete in attracting offshore wind energy supply chain
industries to the state. Requests a report no later than Feb. 1, 2024.
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