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SCR 69

AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES: To urge and request the American Sugarcane League, LSU AgCenter, and Southern University Agricultural Center, in collaboration with agricultural manufacturers, to continue work on furthering technology and research into equipment to reduce the dependency of burning sugarcane.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Allain and 16 co-sponsors

Urges collaboration to develop and expand non-burning residue management tech for sugarcane, aiming to reduce open-field burning and improve environmental health.

Read by title, concurred in by vote of 95 yeas, 0 nays.
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Bill Summary · SCR 69

Overview

Louisiana Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 69 (2026) urges and requests collaboration among key agricultural entities to advance technology and research aimed at reducing or eliminating the practice of burning sugarcane as a residue management tool.

Purpose and Intent

  • The main purpose is to promote ongoing development of alternatives to burning sugarcane, with a focus on technology and equipment that can reduce the industry’s reliance on open-field burning.
  • It emphasizes environmental and health considerations (soil health, air quality, visibility) associated with burning and positions research into alternatives as a priority for the sugarcane sector.

Key Provisions

  • Urges and requests collaboration among:
    • American Sugarcane League
    • LSU AgCenter
    • Southern University Agricultural Center
    • Agricultural manufacturers (involved in the development of equipment and technology)
  • The collaboration should continue to pursue technology and research into equipment that reduces dependency on burning sugarcane.
  • The resolution indicates existing efforts (e.g., testing alternatives like residue sweeper systems) and encourages expansion or continuation of such research.
  • Formal transmission: a copy of the resolution should be sent to:
    • President of the American Sugarcane League
    • LSU Vice President for Agriculture and Dean of the College of Agriculture
    • Chancellor of the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center and Dean of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Environmental Sciences

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primarily affects policy and coordination among:
    • Industry organizations (American Sugarcane League)
    • Land-grant university bodies (LSU AgCenter; Southern University Agricultural Center)
    • Agricultural manufacturers participating in equipment and technology development
  • Indirectly, could impact sugarcane farmers, harvesters, and the broader environmental health landscape by accelerating adoption of non-burning residue management techniques.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Introduced in the 2026 Regular Session; Rules suspended; placed on the calendar for a second reading (per action history).
  • Nature of bill: A non-binding concurrent resolution; expresses the sense and call to action of the Legislature rather than establishing new law or mandated programs.
  • No specific funding amounts or implementation deadlines are stated in the text.

Potential Impact

  • Could catalyze increased funding, collaboration, and rapid prototyping of non-burn residue management technologies.
  • May accelerate transition away from burning practices if industry partners prioritize and commercialize viable alternatives.
  • Signals legislative interest in environmental and agricultural sustainability within Louisiana’s sugarcane sector.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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