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HB 494 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

ENERGY: Prohibits carbon dioxide sequestration in St. Helena Parish

HB 494 prohibits the permitting of carbon dioxide sequestration projects within St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It directly affects any entity seeking to develop or operate carbon storage facilities in that parish by requiring the state secretary to deny all related permits. The bill amends state law (R.S. 30:1104(F)) to explicitly state that no carbon sequestration activities may be permitted there, overriding other conflicting laws. This is a direct policy change blocking a specific type of industrial activity in a defined geographic area.
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBlocks carbon sequestration projects, a clean energy infrastructure method, directly opposing carbon reduction efforts.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits carbon sequestration (a climate mitigation technology) in St. Helena Parish, directly restricting a method to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and weaken environmental protection efforts.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Involuntarily deferred in committee.
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Robby Carter
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