HR 311

Louisiana House bill in Session 2026R.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 25, 2026.

WATERWAYS: Urges and requests the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment to conduct a comprehensive study of Louisiana's Scenic Rivers Program and the long-term stewardship, protection, management, and conservation of Scenic River resources, including issues affecting the Tangipahoa River following the Smitty's Supply incident.

Bill ID LA-2026R-HR-311
Session 2026R
Status in_committee
Committee Natural Resources
House in_committee 2026-05-25
Environment / Climate
Sponsor
Kimberly Coates
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-05-20 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-25 Status in_committee
2026-05-25 Latest Action Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
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