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LA SB63
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
William Wheat
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AI Summary
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Prohibits construction of pipelines used for transporting carbon dioxide within three Louisiana wildlife management areas: Maurepas Swamp, Joyce, and Manchac
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Creates new statute R.S. 56:109.5 establishing the prohibition, which applies regardless of any other provision of law
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Applies to pipelines used for CO2 transport "in whole or in part," meaning mixed-use pipelines are also covered
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Prohibits construction of pipelines on certain wildlife management areas. (8/1/26)
WILD REFUGES/PRESERVES
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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