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LA HB6
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Johnson
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AI Summary
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Rapides Parish Police Jury may prohibit Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells, geologic CO2 sequestration, and CO2 transportation pipelines within parish boundaries through resolution or ordinance
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Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Energy is barred from issuing any permits or certificates for these activities in parishes where local prohibition is in effect, including for applications already submitted
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Local parish determination supersedes and preempts any conflicting state or local laws, regulations, orders, or permits—no vested rights or grandfathering allowed for existing applications or preliminary approvals
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Parish must notify the Department of Conservation and Energy of any resolution or ordinance passed; prohibition takes effect immediately upon adoption
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Rapides Parish Police Jury adopted a supporting resolution on December 8, 2025, requesting this local control authority
Legislative Description
Authorizes the governing authority of Rapides Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide 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 Natural Resources and Environment.
3/9/2026