Covington County; underground carbon dioxide and nonhazardous fluids storage prohibited; constitutional amendment

HB 61 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the injection and storage of carbon dioxide and nonhazardous fluids in underground wells within Covington County, Alabama. The amendment would specifically apply to activities involving Class V and Class VI wells regulated under federal law. If approved by voters, this change would become part of Alabama’s constitution, requiring future voters to approve such projects in Covington County. The bill is currently pending committee review and requires a statewide vote for adoption.