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LA HB250

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Owen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Vernon Parish governing authority may pass a resolution or ordinance to determine whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells can be permitted within the parish
  • Class VI injection wells shall not be permitted in any parish that has prohibited them through the local option procedure established by this legislation
  • Creates an exception to the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources' statewide permitting authority for Class VI wells
  • Parish governing authority must provide a copy of any resolution or ordinance regarding Class VI wells to the Department of Energy and Natural Resources
  • Effective upon signature by the governor or upon expiration of time for gubernatorial action

Legislative Description

Authorizes the governing authority of Vernon Parish to determine whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells may be permitted within the parish (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)

ENERGY

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs.

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Municipal4/14/2025
Natural Resources and Environment4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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