House Bill No. by Representative Schamerhorn aims to prohibit the sale of Louisiana's running surface water for use outside the state. The bill enacts a new provision, R.S. 30:961(L), which explicitly states that nothing in the law shall be interpreted as allowing the sale of state-owned running surface water for out-of-state use. Additionally, the bill repeals R.S. 30:961(I), which previously granted the secretary the authority to enter into cooperative endeavor agreements for the withdrawal of running surface water for use outside Louisiana.

By revoking the secretary's authority to facilitate such agreements, the bill reinforces the state's control over its water resources and ensures that running surface water remains within state boundaries. This legislative change reflects a commitment to managing Louisiana's water resources responsibly and preventing their exportation to other states.

Statutes affected:
HB599 Original: 30:961(I)