ELECTIONS/DATES: Provides for the conduct of fall elections for party primary offices in 2026 (Item #1) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

HB 4 establishes a process for Louisiana parishes to hold local elections determining whether Class VI injection wells (used for carbon storage) can be permitted within the parish. Parishes may initiate an election by resolution or if 15% of voters petition for it, with results following standard state election procedures for questions. If a majority votes to allow the wells, they may be permitted; if not, no permits can be issued for these wells in that parish. The election results override any prior local resolution and cannot be changed for at least five years without a new election. This directly affects parish governments and residents in areas considering such wells.