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HB 1057: Provides for an emergency fuel reserve

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Abstract: Establishes the Louisiana Strategic Fuel Reserve.

Proposed law provides that the name of the Act is the "La. Strategic Fuel Reserve Act".

Proposed law expresses the findings of the Legislature of La. regarding the importance of an adequate fuel supply during hurricane season.

Proposed law requires the state to build additional storage capacity for fuel at the Port of Alexandria, where the tanks will have to be kept full during hurricane season.

Proposed law
requires that the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness be given priority for purchasing one million gallons of reserve following a disaster declaration by the governor during hurricane season.

Proposed law requires the commissioner of administration to promulgate rules to implement the program.

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