Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB490 — ENERGY DEVELOPMENT: Provides for private use electrical networks. (gov sig)

Last action — Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill enables the establishment of private electrical networks.

This legislation provides a framework for private use electrical networks. However, the specifics of the requirements are not available as the bill text is not provided.

Summary

ENERGY DEVELOPMENT: Provides for private use electrical networks. (gov sig)

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

  2. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.

  3. Reported with amendments.

  4. Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.

  5. Senate floor amendments read and adopted.

  6. Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

  7. Rules suspended. Called from the Calendar.

  8. Senate floor amendments read and adopted.

  9. Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB490 do?
ENERGY DEVELOPMENT: Provides for private use electrical networks. (gov sig)
Who sponsors SB490?
SB490 is sponsored by Bob Hensgens (Republican).
What is the current status of SB490?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB490?
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