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Representative Owen defers resolution to repudiate Louisiana Climate Action Plan after committee debate

House Natural Resources Committee · May 6, 2026
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Summary

Representative Owen presented HR 216 to repudiate the 2022 Louisiana Climate Action Plan; after sustained questioning, departmental responses and public comment, he voluntarily deferred the resolution and said he will return with a proposal for a hearing.

Representative Owen introduced House Resolution 216 seeking to repudiate the Louisiana Climate Action Plan of 2022, arguing the legislature was not given meaningful oversight when the plan was prepared and that companies have since cited the plan in permit applications. The measure prompted extended exchanges with colleagues and agencies.

Vice Chair Orseron and others noted some legislators — including…

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