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LA HB497
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rodney Schamerhorn
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AI Summary
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Vernon Parish Police Jury may prohibit Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells, geologic sequestration of CO2, and CO2 pipelines within the parish by resolution or ordinance
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The Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Energy cannot issue permits for CO2 sequestration projects in parishes where prohibited under this local option procedure
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Parish determinations supersede conflicting state or local laws, regulations, orders, and permits; pending applications or draft approvals do not confer vested rights
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Vernon Parish Police Jury adopted a resolution on November 17, 2025, opposing CO2 sequestration projects until safety is verified by peer-reviewed science and supported by informed resident consent
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Effective upon governor's signature or lapse of time for gubernatorial action
Legislative Description
Authorizes the governing authority of Vernon Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish
ENERGY
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
3/9/2026