Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 497: ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Vernon Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish

In committee Last action May 19, 2026: Involuntarily deferred in committee.

Plain-language summary

HB 497 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Vernon Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish. Primary sponsor: Rodney Schamerhorn (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): Involuntarily deferred in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rodney Schamerhorn (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.