Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 6: ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Rapides Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)

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

Plain-language summary

HB 6 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Rapides Parish to determine whether carbon dioxide sequestration and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide may be permitted within the parish (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV). Primary sponsor: Mike Johnson (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): Involuntarily deferred in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Johnson (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.