Louisiana 2017 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HCR101

Introduced
5/24/17  
Engrossed
5/30/17  
Report Pass
6/1/17  
Report Pass
6/1/17  
Passed
6/4/17  

Caption

Memorializes Congress and the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to work towards a dependable and equitable revenue sharing for Louisiana mineral and gas production

Impact

The resolution highlights Louisiana's crucial role in the nation's energy supply, particularly through oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico. It notes that Louisiana is one of the leading producers of oil and gas in the country and emphasizes the need for appropriate revenue sharing to account for the state's unique challenges, particularly in relation to coastal wetland loss. The bill underscores the need for federal policies to address these challenges and provide states with resources necessary for coastal protection and restoration efforts.

Summary

HCR101 is a concurrent resolution from the Louisiana Legislature that calls upon the United States Congress and the state's congressional delegation to rectify revenue sharing inequities faced by coastal energy-producing states compared to their interior counterparts. It emphasizes that since 1920, interior states have benefited from a revenue sharing agreement that allows them to retain a substantial portion of mineral production revenues, whereas coastal states like Louisiana have not been granted similar benefits despite their significant contributions to the national energy supply. The resolution memorializes Congress to ensure dependable and equitable revenue sharing that reflects the needs and contributions of coastal states.

Sentiment

General sentiment around HCR101 appears to be supportive among Louisiana legislators, as evidenced by its unanimous passage in the Senate with 28 votes in favor. The bipartisan support indicates a shared understanding of the importance of addressing revenue sharing issues and the urgency of tackling coastal wetland loss, which is a significant concern for the state. However, there may be underlying tensions regarding the federal government's fiscal decisions impacting revenue distributions to coastal states, particularly with proposed cuts to payments under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA).

Contention

While the resolution seeks to address inequities in revenue sharing, it also raises questions about the long-term sustainability of coastal infrastructure amidst ongoing environmental challenges. Critics could argue that reliance on federal support for revenue sharing may not be a sustainable solution, calling for more comprehensive strategies that also address environmental restoration and resilience. The focus on federal funding routes, while significant, may overshadow local initiatives or other funding mechanisms that could also play a critical role in coastal protection efforts.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA HCR48

Memorializes congress and the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to work towards a dependable and equitable revenue sharing for Louisiana mineral and gas production

LA HCR66

Memorializes the U.S. Congress and the Louisiana Congressional delegation to work towards equitable revenue sharing for Louisiana mineral and gas production

LA HCR167

Memorializes the U.S. Congress and the Louisiana Congressional delegation to work towards equitable revenue sharing for Louisiana mineral and gas production

LA HCR11

Memorializes the U.S. Congress and the Louisiana congressional delegation to remove the revenue sharing cap on the Gulf of Mexico Energy Securities Act of 2006 for Gulf producing states and to take such actions as are necessary to rectify the federal revenue sharing inequities between energy producing states

LA HCR38

Memorializes Congress and the Louisiana Delegation to defeat the "Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2020"

LA HCR66

Memorializes congress and the Louisiana Congressional Delegation to continue appropriate funding for the National Sea Grant College Program

LA HCR225

Memorializes Congress and the Louisiana congressional delegation to work to adopt policies that will help with the stability and the viability of the domestic shrimp industry

LA HCR58

Memorializes congress to expedite revenue sharing of federal offshore oil and gas royalties

LA SCR4

Memorializes Congress to extend Louisiana's seaward boundary in the Gulf of Mexico to three marine leagues.

LA HCR205

Memorializes congress to adopt the Restoring Ecosystem Sustainability and Protection on the Delta (RESPOND) Act

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