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HB 251 Original 2025 Regular Session Owen
Abstract: Authorizes the Beauregard Parish governing authority to determine whether Class VI
carbon dioxide injection wells may be permitted within the parish.
Present law authorizes the Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources to permit Class VI carbon dioxide
injection wells within the state.
Proposed law creates an exception to the dept.'s permitting authority where Class VI wells have been
prohibited by the local option procedure provided in proposed law.
Proposed law authorizes the Beauregard Parish governing authority to determine whether Class VI
wells may be permitted within the parish by passing an ordinance or resolution.
Proposed law requires the parish governing authority to notify the dept. of any resolution or
ordinance passed for the purpose of prohibiting or allowing Class VI injection wells within the
parish.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 30:1104(G) and 1104.3)