Louisiana 2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HR 163 — COMMENDATIONS: Designates April 21, 2026, as Renewable Energy Day at the state capitol

Last action — Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Signed by Governor Jeff Landry (Republican) on April 21, 2026.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to HR 163 officially designates April 21, 2026, as Renewable Energy Day at the state capitol. Along with this proclamation, the updated bill emphasizes Louisiana's potential in renewable energy, including solar, wind, and hydrogen, highlighting the significant job creation and economic benefits these industries could bring to the state. This change matters because it aims to raise awareness about the growth of renewable energy and its importance for Louisiana's future economy and environmental health.

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HLS 26RS-3469 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
ENROLLED Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
163 BY REPRESENTATIVE ORGERON COMMENDATIONS:
163 BY REPRESENTATIVE ORGERON A RESOLUTION To designate Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Renewable Energy Day at the state capitol.
Designates April 21, 2026, as Renewable Energy Day at the state capitol A RESOLUTION To designate Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as Renewable Energy Day at the state capitol.
and WHEREAS, Louisiana's richhistoryand expertise in energydevelopmentpositions thestatetopavethewayforemergingindustries;renewableenergyisbecomingincreasingly more affordable and efficient and has the potential to provide significant economic and environmental benefits to the state;
and WHEREAS, Louisiana's rich historyandexpertisein energydevelopment positions thestatetopavethewayforemergingindustries;renewableenergyisbecomingincreasingly more affordable and efficient and has the potential to provide significant economic and environmental benefits to the state;
and WHEREAS, accordingtotheSolarEnergyIndustriesAssociation,Louisiana's solar energy resources are expected to grow more than tenfold over the next few years, and solar growthinLouisianacouldleadtomorethansixteenbilliondollarsineconomicdevelopment and over four hundred thirteen thousand jobs over the next decade;
and WHEREAS,accordingtotheSolarEnergyIndustriesAssociation,Louisiana'ssolar energyresources are expected to grow more than tenfold over the next few years, and solar growthinLouisianacouldleadtomorethansixteenbilliondollarsineconomicdevelopment and over four hundred thirteen thousand jobs over the next decade;
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and WHEREAS, hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier that can be produced from renewable sources and used in a variety of applications, including transportation and industrial processes, which create new economic opportunities in Louisiana;
163 WHEREAS, hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier that can be produced from renewable sources and used in a variety of applications, including transportation and industrial processes, which create new economic opportunities in Louisiana;
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and WHEREAS,thevastmajorityofproposalsforpowerplantfacilitiesinLouisianaare renewable energy projects across thirty parishes in the state;
163 ENROLLED WHEREAS,thevastmajorityofproposalsforpowerplantfacilitiesinLouisianaare renewable energy projects across thirty parishes in the state;
DIGEST ThedigestprintedbelowwaspreparedbyHouseLegislative Services.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Page 2 of 2
It constitutes nopart 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)] HR 163 Original 2026 Regular Session Orgeron Designates April 21, 2026, as La.
Renewable Energy Day at the state capitol.
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Action History

  1. Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

  2. Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.

  3. Read by title, adopted.

  4. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Who sponsors HR 163?
HR 163 is sponsored by Joseph A. Orgeron (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 163?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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