House Resolution No. by Representative Owen urges the state of Louisiana and its agencies to reject the Louisiana Climate Action Plan and its associated Priority Climate Action Plan, which were developed by the Climate Initiatives Task Force. The resolution expresses concerns that the plan, which aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, imposes burdensome regulations that could undermine Louisiana's energy independence and economic strengths. It highlights that the plan was adopted without formal legislative review and could lead to increased federal intervention in state matters, infringing on private property rights and prioritizing social governance over sound economic policies.
The resolution calls for any future climate or environmental initiatives to involve input from industry stakeholders and local communities, ensuring that such policies are economically beneficial and technologically feasible. It emphasizes the need for the Louisiana House of Representatives to exercise its oversight authority in policy matters and advocates for America-first and Louisiana-first policies that prioritize energy independence, property rights, and free-market principles over international climate mandates. The resolution concludes by requesting that a copy be sent to the governor and relevant state agencies.