HLS 23RS-3482 ORIGINAL
2023 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 131
BY REPRESENTATIVE MCFARLAND
AGRICULTURE: Memorializes Congress to codify the terminology of "solar compound"
and "wind installation"
1 A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
2To memorialize the United States Congress to take such actions as are necessary to codify
3 the terminology of "solar compound" and "wind installation" in lieu of "solar farm"
4 and "wind farm."
5 WHEREAS, the state of Louisiana is a proud agricultural state that values the
6importance of farming and the production of crops; and
7 WHEREAS, the development of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind
8power has become increasingly important in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels and
9protecting our environment; and
10 WHEREAS, the terminology used to describe these renewable energy sources is
11important in accurately conveying their purpose and function; and
12 WHEREAS, the terms "solar farm" and "wind farm" are misleading and inaccurate
13because they do not produce food or other crops; and
14 WHEREAS, the use of these terms can cause confusion and misrepresentation of the
15purpose of these installations; and
16 WHEREAS, Congress has always supported farming and the agricultural industry.
17 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Louisiana Legislature does hereby
18memorialize the United States Congress to take such actions as are necessary to codify the
19terminology of "solar compound" and "wind installation" in lieu of "solar farm" and "wind
20farm" to accurately reflect the purpose and function of these renewable energy sources.
21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
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1presiding officers of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Congress of the
2United States of America, the president of the United States, the governor of Louisiana, and
3to each member of the Louisiana congressional delegation.
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 131 Original 2023 Regular Session McFarland
Memorializes the U.S. Congress to codify the terminology of "solar compound" and "wind
installation" in lieu of "solar farm" and "wind farm".
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