House Bill No. by Representative Jacob Landry aims to streamline the development of Louisiana's natural resources by prohibiting local governing authorities from imposing additional permitting requirements that could hinder this process. The bill enacts a new section, R.S. 30:4.4, which establishes that the state department has exclusive jurisdiction over natural resources, including regulations, permitting, and related fee schedules. This means that no local government or political subdivision will have the authority to enact laws or ordinances that require permits or otherwise affect the development of these resources.

The proposed law emphasizes the legislature's intent to centralize control over natural resource management at the state level, thereby preventing local entities from interfering with the state's ability to develop its natural resources effectively. By removing local permitting requirements, the bill seeks to facilitate a more efficient and cohesive approach to resource development in Louisiana.