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LA HB878

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Carter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the secretary from issuing permits for geologic storage of carbon dioxide beneath natural and scenic river systems designated under R.S. 56:1840

  • Adds new subsection R.S. 30:1104(F) to existing law governing carbon dioxide pipelines and storage facilities

  • Applies "notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary," making this prohibition override conflicting statutes

  • Sponsored by Representative Robby Carter for the 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Prohibits any carbon capture operations under a scenic river

ENERGY

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Environment2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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