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LA SB62

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Wheat

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits construction of carbon dioxide pipelines within the boundaries of Lake Maurepas and Lake Ponchartrain
  • Applies to pipelines intended for transporting carbon dioxide in whole or in part
  • Overrides any conflicting provisions of existing law
  • Adds new section R.S. 30:1108.1 to Louisiana conservation statutes
  • Effective August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides relative to construction of pipelines on certain water bodies. (8/1/26)

CONSERVATION

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources2/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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