Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 840: ENERGY: Estalishes notice and public hearing requirements prior to issuance of orders, permits, or certificates for carbon dioxide sequestration (OR INCREASE SD EX See Note)

In committee Last action March 9, 2026: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

Plain-language summary

HB 840 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: ENERGY: Estalishes notice and public hearing requirements prior to issuance of orders, permits, or certificates for carbon dioxide sequestration (OR INCREASE SD EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Les Farnum (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Les Farnum (Republican).