ENERGY/CONSERVATION: Authorizes a parish governing authority to determine whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells may be permitted within its parish

HB 4 allows Louisiana parishes (local governments) to decide whether carbon dioxide storage wells (Class VI injection wells) can operate within their boundaries. Parishes may choose this through a local council resolution or by holding a parish-wide election requiring a 15% voter petition to trigger a vote, with results binding if a majority supports or opposes the wells. If an election is held, its outcome overrides any prior parish council decision and remains in effect for five years. This bill directly affects parishes and residents by shifting permitting authority from state agencies to local communities for these specific wells.