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LA HB494

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Energy from issuing any permits for carbon dioxide sequestration activities within St. Helena Parish

  • Creates an exception to existing state law that currently authorizes the secretary to regulate carbon dioxide sequestration statewide

  • Applies to all activities related to carbon dioxide sequestration, not just specific types of projects

  • Adds new subsection R.S. 30:1104(F) to Louisiana law governing the duties and powers of the secretary

Legislative Description

Prohibits carbon dioxide sequestration in St. Helena Parish

ENERGY

Last Action

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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