Covington County; underground carbon dioxide prohibited; constitutional amendment

Summary

The bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would forbid any person from injecting, storing, or sequestering carbon dioxide in underground wells in Covington County, including EPA‑defined Class VI wells. Approval would require a statewide election, and the amendment would become part of the 2022 Alabama Constitution if a majority of voters agree. The measure aims to prevent carbon‑capture projects in the county.

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