HB 501·LA·house
ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Allen Parish to determine whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells may be permitted within the parish
FailedFiled Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Dewith Carrier (R)
Latest Action
Involuntarily deferred in committee.
May 19, 2026
Summary
The bill lets the governing authority of Allen Parish adopt a resolution or ordinance to allow or prohibit Class VI CO₂ injection wells within the parish. Any decision must be sent to the state Department of Energy and Natural Resources. It creates a local‑option process under state law.
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