Bill > HB601

This bill modifies Louisiana laws regarding carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration and transportation, primarily focusing on limitations of expropriation (eminent domain) rights. The bill specifically prohibits transporters of CO2 for geologic storage from using eminent domain to acquire pipeline rights-of-way, meaning these companies cannot forcibly take private property for pipeline construction. The legislation requires transporters to provide notice to property owners that they do not have legal authority to take property by eminent domain and mandates that storage operators obtain necessary permits and certificates of public convenience and necessity before exercising expropriation rights. Additionally, the bill clarifies that foreign entities, particularly those owned or controlled by non-U.S. entities, cannot expropriate property in Louisiana. The changes aim to provide more protections for property owners while establishing clearer regulatory frameworks for CO2 sequestration projects, ensuring that such infrastructure development occurs with proper oversight and landowner consent. The bill distinguishes between CO2 transportation for enhanced oil recovery and underground storage, applying different regulatory standards to each type of project.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB601&sbi=y