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AL SB266
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Carnley
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit any person from injecting, storing, or sequestering carbon dioxide in underground wells in Covington County, Alabama
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Specifically bans operation of Class VI wells as defined by the EPA under the Underground Injection Control Program of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. § 300f et seq.)
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Requires approval by a majority of qualified electors voting on the amendment to take effect
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Introduced by Senator Carnley on February 5, 2026, and referred to the Local Legislation committee
Legislative Description
Covington County; underground carbon dioxide prohibited; constitutional amendment
Covington County
Last Action
Re-referred to Committee in Second House to House Economic Development and Tourism
2/24/2026