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LA HB4
Bill
Status
2/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Owen
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AI Summary
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Parish governing authorities may prohibit Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells within their parish by resolution or ordinance, creating an exception to the Department of Energy and Natural Resources' statewide permitting authority
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Parish-wide elections on Class VI well permitting must be called if 15% of qualified electors sign a petition certified by the parish registrar of voters; governing authorities may also initiate elections independently
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Election results override any conflicting action by the parish governing authority and cannot be superseded by the governing authority for 5 years following the vote
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Elections on this question are limited to once every 5 years per parish
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Parish governing authorities must notify the Department of Energy and Natural Resources of any resolution, ordinance, or election results regarding Class VI well permitting
Legislative Description
Authorizes a parish governing authority to determine whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells may be permitted within its parish
ENERGY/CONSERVATION
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
4/14/2025