HB 878·LA·house
ENERGY: Prohibits any carbon capture operations under a scenic river
In CommitteeFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Robby Carter (D)
Latest Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
Mar 9, 2026
Summary
The bill amends state law to bar the secretary of natural resources from issuing permits for underground carbon‑dioxide storage under any natural and scenic river system. It affects companies or projects that might use geologic carbon capture in areas designated as scenic rivers, aiming to protect those waterways from potential impacts.
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