ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Vernon Parish to determine whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells may be permitted within the parish (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)

HB 250 would allow Vernon Parish's local government (e.g., parish council) to decide whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells - used for underground carbon storage - can be permitted within the parish. The bill requires the parish to notify Louisiana's Department of Energy and Natural Resources of its decision via a resolution or ordinance. If passed, this would give Vernon Parish direct control over these wells, overriding state permitting rules for the parish. The bill is currently under review by Louisiana's legislative committees and has not yet become law.