Covington County; underground carbon dioxide prohibited; constitutional amendment

SB 266 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the injection and storage of carbon dioxide in underground wells within Covington County, Alabama. This would directly affect any entity or individual seeking to use underground wells for carbon dioxide storage (including projects involving Class VI wells under federal EPA regulations) in that county. The bill requires voter approval through a statewide election to become part of Alabama's constitution, as it amends the state constitution rather than enacting immediate law. If approved, the prohibition would take effect as a permanent constitutional restriction.