Louisiana - Session 2026R
Title: ENERGY: Declares that carbon dioxide sequestration is illegal without a property owner's consent
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-09 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-09 | Latest Action | Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HR 46 | WATER/WELLS: Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy to study and evaluate water well drilling licensure requirements | in_committee |
| HB 987 | HIGHER EDUCATION: Realigns energy-related programs by moving the Louisiana Geological Survey under the Louisiana State University Energy Institute | in_committee |
| SB 379 | NATURAL RESOURCES DEPT: Provides for the Department of Conservation and Energy. (8/1/26) | passed_upper |
| HR 20 | WATER/RESOURCES: Urges and requests the Department of Conservation and Energy to study industrial use of water from Caddo Lake | in_committee |
| 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 | in_committee |
| HB 496 | ENERGY/OIL & GAS WELLS: Provides for the operation of saltwater disposal wells in the parishes of Bossier, Caddo, and Webster | in_committee |
| HB 497 | ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Vernon Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish | in_committee |
| HB 498 | ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Beauregard Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish | in_committee |