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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 671: PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION: Prohibits the ability of private companies to request or exercise expropriation for geologic storage of carbon dioxide

HB 671 prohibits private companies from requesting or using eminent domain (property takings) for geologic carbon dioxide storage projects. It directly affects landowners whose property might be targeted for such storage, as it restricts expropriation to government entities only. The bill requires Louisiana's Department of Conservation to appoint a neutral acquisition agent (not a private company) to manage all property acquisition processes for CO2 storage, with the expropriating authority reimbursing the department for related costs. This proposed bill, currently pending in committee, would change how property takings for carbon storage are handled in Louisiana but does not yet affect current operations.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks private carbon storage projects via eminent domain, hindering emissions reduction efforts through carbon capture technology.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · Louisiana · Senate Mar 9, 2026

SB 60: CONSERVATION: Enacts the Louisiana Landowners Protection Act. (gov sig) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)

SB 60, the Louisiana Landowners Protection Act, prohibits private companies from using eminent domain (government power to seize private land) to build carbon dioxide pipelines or storage facilities without a landowner's consent. It directly affects landowners whose property might be targeted for CO2 infrastructure projects, requiring companies to negotiate agreements rather than force access. Key provisions repeal existing laws allowing expropriation for CO2 pipelines and storage, remove the state secretary's authority to issue permits for such projects, and prohibit any prior permits from granting eminent domain rights. The bill shifts policy to prioritize landowner consent for CO2 transportation and storage activities, aligning with Louisiana's stated goal of protecting individual property rights.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks CO2 pipeline infrastructure development, hindering carbon capture projects that support climate mitigation goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 566: APPROPRIATIONS: Prohibits use of state funds in support of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions policies (OR DECREASE RV See Note)

This bill prohibits Louisiana state agencies from using state funds for any programs or activities supporting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goals. It broadly defines such goals to include policies aligned with international climate agreements (like the Paris Agreement), renewable energy incentives, electric vehicle programs, and methane regulations outlined in Louisiana's 2022 Climate Action Plan. Exceptions allow funding for federal compliance, pre-existing contracts, pollution reduction initiatives, and emergency spending unrelated to net-zero targets. The restriction applies to state funds for fiscal years starting July 1, 2026, and expires January 1, 2031.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDefunds climate programs by prohibiting state funds for net-zero policies, including renewable energy incentives and methane regulations, directly restricting budget allocation.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill explicitly prohibits state funding for net-zero policies, renewable incentives, EV programs, and methane regulations from Louisiana's Climate Action Plan, directly defunding clean energy initiatives.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits state funding for net-zero emissions programs including renewable energy incentives, EV programs, and methane regulations, directly restricting environmental protection efforts.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits state funding for electric vehicle programs, a core transportation initiative under the bill's definition of net-zero policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Renewable Energy Climate Change Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Louisiana · House May 19, 2026

HB 494: ENERGY: Prohibits carbon dioxide sequestration in St. Helena Parish

HB 494 prohibits the permitting of carbon dioxide sequestration projects within St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It directly affects any entity seeking to develop or operate carbon storage facilities in that parish by requiring the state secretary to deny all related permits. The bill amends state law (R.S. 30:1104(F)) to explicitly state that no carbon sequestration activities may be permitted there, overriding other conflicting laws. This is a direct policy change blocking a specific type of industrial activity in a defined geographic area.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks carbon sequestration projects, a clean energy infrastructure method, directly opposing carbon reduction efforts.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits carbon sequestration (a climate mitigation technology) in St. Helena Parish, directly restricting a method to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and weaken environmental protection efforts.95% confidence

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 878: ENERGY: Prohibits any carbon capture operations under a scenic river

HB 878 prohibits the permitting of carbon dioxide (CO2) storage beneath Louisiana's designated natural and scenic river systems. It directly affects carbon capture project developers seeking underground storage sites under these rivers, as the bill blocks permits for such operations. The key provision amends state law to explicitly ban geologic CO2 storage beneath rivers listed in the scenic river system designation (R.S. 56:1840 et al.), regardless of other legal provisions. This policy change prevents new carbon capture projects from using riverbeds as storage locations.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks permits for carbon capture storage under scenic rivers, restricting a key energy infrastructure development method for CO2 projects.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks CO2 storage under scenic rivers, restricting carbon capture - a climate mitigation technology - thereby weakening emission reduction efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Oil & Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 9, 2026

HB 495: ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Grant Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish

HB 495 gives Grant Parish's governing authority (the Police Jury) the power to prohibit carbon dioxide sequestration projects and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide within the parish. If the parish adopts a resolution or ordinance blocking these projects, it overrides any conflicting state permits or approvals. The bill requires the parish to notify the state Department of Conservation and Energy of its decision, and any such prohibition becomes effective immediately upon adoption. This directly affects Grant Parish residents, landowners, and potential project developers by placing local control over these specific energy infrastructure decisions.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill allows local bans on CO2 sequestration projects, preventing a key climate mitigation technology and weakening environmental protection efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · Louisiana · House May 19, 2026

HB 6: ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Rapides Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)

HB 6 gives Rapides Parish local control over carbon dioxide projects by allowing its governing authority (the Police Jury) to prohibit Class VI injection wells, carbon dioxide sequestration, and CO2 pipelines within the parish through a resolution or ordinance. If the parish adopts such a prohibition, the state cannot issue permits for these activities, overriding any existing state approvals or applications. This law directly affects residents, businesses, and energy companies operating in Rapides Parish by shifting permitting authority from the state to the local government.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentAllows local prohibition of CO2 sequestration and pipelines, blocking carbon capture projects that reduce emissions, weakening climate protection efforts.92% confidence

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in committee · Louisiana · House Mar 31, 2026

HB 7: PROPERTY/EXPROPRIATION: Enacts the Louisiana Landowners Protection Act (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)

HB 7, the Louisiana Landowners Protection Act, prohibits private entities from using eminent domain (taking private property without consent) for carbon dioxide pipelines or underground storage projects. It directly affects landowners whose property might be sought for such infrastructure and private companies seeking to build CO2 pipelines or storage facilities. The bill removes existing expropriation authority for these purposes, defines "private entities" broadly to include corporations and partnerships, and eliminates the secretary of the Department of Energy and Conservation’s power to issue related certificates of public convenience. This replaces prior provisions allowing forced takings for CO2 projects with a clear ban on such actions without owner consent.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill blocks CO2 pipeline infrastructure development, restricting fossil fuel-related energy infrastructure projects via eminent domain prohibition.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBlocks CO2 pipeline infrastructure, hindering carbon capture projects critical for climate mitigation efforts by removing eminent domain authority for carbon storage.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Pipeline Infrastructure Conservation

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