ENERGY/CONSERVATION: Removes eminent domain authority for carbon dioxide sequestration

HB 380 removes Louisiana's legal authority for companies to use eminent domain (government power to take private property) for carbon dioxide (CO2) storage projects and related pipelines. It repeals specific laws (R.S. 19:2(11) and R.S. 30:1108) that previously allowed entities to acquire land for CO2 sequestration or transportation by forcing negotiations with landowners. This directly affects landowners whose property might have been targeted for such projects and companies seeking to build CO2 storage infrastructure. The bill changes future land acquisition requirements, requiring private negotiations instead of government-backed takings for CO2 storage. It does not impact existing projects but alters how new projects can secure land.