Bob Hensgens — Senate - District 26
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SB29: Repeals provisions of the Vermilion Economic Development District. (gov sig)
Last Action: Effective date 6/8/2025.
Date: 2025-06-08
Author: Bob Hensgens (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
SB244: Provides for the Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Effective date: See Act.
Date: 2025-06-24
Author: Bob Hensgens (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
Chairman Geymann made significant amendments to this one to improve the impact of Carbon Capture to our citizenry.
HOUSE committee amendments [LINK] add new notice and permitting rules for Class V and VI carbon storage wells, including mandatory certified mail to landowners and mineral rights holders. It limits use of eminent domain for CO₂ pipelines unless the operator is a common carrier or cannot locate absentee owners. It overhauls the R.S. 30:29 remediation process with stricter timelines, appeal rights, and cost recovery rules, and caps non-remediation damages. Agricultural water users are exempt from new water regulations. The bill also creates a voluntary administrative dispute process using retired judges. Indemnity clauses in mineral transfers for remediation liability are voided. Some provisions take effect immediately; the rest start October 1, 2025.
Substitute for SB193, proposes comprehensive revisions to the statutes governing the Department of Energy and Natural Resources. The bill aims to modernize and streamline operations within the department, reflecting evolving energy and environmental priorities.
Key Provisions:
- Departmental Reorganization: SB244 amends numerous sections of Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes to restructure the Department of Energy and Natural Resources. This includes updates to definitions, administrative procedures, and departmental functions.
- Regulatory Updates: The bill revises regulatory frameworks related to energy resources, mineral management, and environmental conservation to enhance efficiency and adaptability to current industry standards.
- Effective Date: The proposed changes are set to take effect on August 1, 2025.
For a detailed review of the bill's text and specific amendments, you can access the full document here: SB244 Full Text.
SB143: Provides for the terms of office for certain members of the Vermilion Parish Hospital Service Districts No. 1 and No. 2. (8/1/25)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2025.
Date: 2025-06-20
Author: Bob Hensgens (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
Shortens the term lengths for certain commissioners on the boards of Vermilion Parish Hospital Service Districts No. 1 and No. 2.
Key Provisions:
- Reduces commissioner terms in Hospital Service District No. 1 from six years to four years.
- Reduces commissioner terms in Hospital Service District No. 2 from six years to four years, except for physician-appointed members, who continue to serve two-year terms.
- Effective August 1, 2025.
SB193: Provides for the Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources. (8/1/25)
Last Action: Title of substitute read and adopted; becomes Senate Bill No. 244.
Date: 2025-05-13
Author: Bob Hensgens (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
Renames the Department of Energy and Natural Resources to the Department of Conservation and Energy and replaces the commissioner with a secretary. Restructures internal offices, strengthens environmental and water resource regulation, expands permitting and bonding requirements, establishes new remediation processes for oilfield contamination, and creates a Natural Resources Commission. Clarifies powers, updates definitions, and provides for rulemaking, enforcement, and appeals. Effective August 1, 2025.
SB36: Provides for carbon sequestration. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Last Action: Effective date 6/20/2025.
Date: 2025-06-20
Author: Bob Hensgens (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
SENATE committee amendment [LINK] enacts R.S. 30:1105(D), requiring the commissioner to give "substantial" consideration to local government comments when deciding on actions that involve a public comment period or hearing under this chapter. Provides for public hearings.
In summary, the amendment shifts the bill's focus to ensure local government input is meaningfully considered in public hearings related to conservation matters.
Proposes amendments to existing laws governing carbon sequestration in the state. The key provisions of the bill include:
- Enhanced authority for the commissioner of conservation: The bill empowers the commissioner to enforce the plugging of abandoned wells, close associated surface facilities, remove equipment and structures, dispose of trash, and mandate general site cleanup. This aims to ensure that sites used for carbon sequestration are properly maintained and environmental hazards are mitigated.
- Emergency preparedness: Operators engaged in carbon storage activities would be required to submit an emergency contact number. This measure is designed to facilitate rapid response in case of emergencies, thereby enhancing safety protocols within carbon sequestration operations.
- Unitization for geologic storage: The bill authorizes the commissioner to approve unit operations for geologic storage. This includes the ability to unitize, pool, and consolidate all separately owned tracts and property interests within a designated storage unit. Additionally, the commissioner may incorporate necessary areal buffers and subsurface monitoring zones to promote efficient development and prevent waste of geologic storage resources.
Seeks to strengthen regulatory oversight.
SB37: Provides for the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission. (8/1/25)
Last Action: Effective date 6/20/2025.
Date: 2025-06-20
Author: Bob Hensgens (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
SB38: Creates the crime of theft of gift cards or gift card redemption information. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Last Action: Effective date 8/1/2025.
Date: 2025-06-04
Author: Bob Hensgens (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
HOUSE committee amendments technical
Proposes the creation of the crime of theft of gift cards or gift card redemption information. The bill defines key terms such as "gift card," "cardholder," "card issuer," and "card seller." It criminalizes the unauthorized acquisition or retention of gift cards or their redemption information, the alteration or duplication of gift cards or related data with fraudulent intent, and schemes to obtain such items through false pretenses. Penalties align with existing theft laws, with additional imprisonment and fines for specific offenses. The bill also mandates restitution to victims. If enacted, the law would take effect on August 1, 2025.
SR28: Approves the annual state integrated coastal protection plan for Fiscal Year 2026, as adopted by the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/30/2025.
Date: 2025-06-01
Author: Bob Hensgens (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
Approves the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s integrated coastal protection plan for FY 2026, including restoration and hurricane protection projects, public input procedures, and implementation requirements under existing law.
SR41: Commends LSUE Assistant Professor Nikki May on being named the 2025 recipient of the "Innovative Contributions to Online Learning" award.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2025-04-28
Author: Bob Hensgens (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR42: Recognizes the creation of the Walter Hauck NJCAA Coaches Association President of the Year Award and honors LSUE Coach Jeff Willis as the inaugural recipient.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2025-04-28
Author: Bob Hensgens (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR43: Commends the LSUE Assistant Professor of Nursing Braneshea Moore as the recipient of the 2024 Elsevier Educator of the Year by the Foundation of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2025-04-28
Author: Bob Hensgens (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
SR88: To commend the people of Louisiana's energy industry and recognize May 7, 2025, as Industry Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Last Action: Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate.
Date: 2025-05-14
Author: Bob Hensgens (R)
📅 Not Scheduled
Repeals the Vermilion Economic Development District. The district was established to promote industrial development and stimulate the local economy by fostering commerce, industry, and research while utilizing local resources for job creation. The bill eliminates all statutory provisions related to the district (R.S. 33:130.561-130.570) and will take effect upon the governor’s signature or the expiration of the period for gubernatorial action.