MINERALS: Provides for carbon sequestration. (8/1/25) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
SB 36 modifies procedures for public hearings related to mineral regulations. It requires the commissioner to give "substantial consideration to local government comments" during public comment periods or hearings under mineral laws. This procedural change directly affects local governments submitting comments and the commissioner making decisions on mineral-related matters. The bill does not alter carbon sequestration policies or create new regulations.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Mar 31, 2025
Signed Jun 20, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill transforms the legislative framework for carbon sequestration in Louisiana by shifting the legal basis from general duties to a specific 'Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity' system. It adds a new requirement for public hearings before the commissioner acts and introduces a 'Certificate of Completion' to formally recognize operators who meet all legal conditions. The changes aim to modernize the regulatory process to better accommodate carbon storage projects while ensuring public input and clear compliance standards.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of the carbon sequestration program by adding formal public hearing requirements and creating a new certification process for completed injection operations, moving away from a purely administrative rule-making approach.
REQUIREMENT
Added a mandatory public hearing requirement for the commissioner before taking action on carbon sequestration matters.
Created a new 'Certificate of Completion' that the commissioner must issue to operators who have met all conditions for injection operations.
Changed the legal authority from general rule-making powers to a specific 'Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity' system for carbon storage transporters.
Removed the specific provision requiring operators to submit an emergency phone number, as this is now likely covered under general safety regulations.
ENFORCEMENT
Updated the legal citations to reflect the new statutory sections governing carbon sequestration, clarifying the commissioner's jurisdiction.
Floor votes · Senate May 14, 2025 · House Jun 9, 2025
How they voted
34–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 37
May 14, 2025
D
Democratic11
72% Yea
R
Republican26
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
43
Key actions
11
Committee
10
Amendments
2
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 31 yeas and 0 nays.
upper
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
House Conference Committee members discharged.
upper
Jun 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Discharged from Conference Committee.
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Notice Senate discharged from Conference Committee.
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Conference Committee members discharged.
upper
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Notice House Conference Committee members appointed.
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate conference committee members appointed: Hensgens, Lambert, and Talbot.
upper
Jun 11, 2025
Introduced
Notice of Senate rejecting House amendments.
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 100, nays 2. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
lower
May 29, 2025
Introduced
Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
lower
May 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported with amendments (11-0). Referred to the Legislative Bureau.
lower
May 19, 2025
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
lower
May 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Read by title, passed by a vote of 36 yeas and 0 nays, and sent to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
upper
May 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rules suspended. Reported with amendments.
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Committee
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bob Hensgens
RRepublican
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