Louisiana Lawmaker Proposes Bills to Regulate Carbon Capture Projects
Louisiana State Representative Mike Johnson has proposed three bills aimed at regulating carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, focusing on property rights and local governance. The legislation includes the Louisiana Landowners Protection Act, which prohibits eminent domain for CCS projects, and grants local authorities the power to approve such developments, addressing concerns over land access and community consent as Louisiana seeks to establish itself as a carbon capture hub.

Louisiana State Representative Mike Johnson introduced three bills to regulate carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, emphasizing property rights and local decision-making. One bill, the Louisiana Landowners Protection Act, prohibits eminent domain for CCS projects, requiring voluntary participation from landowners.
Another bill grants Rapides Parish authority over CCS project approvals, while the third allows all parishes to decide on CCS developments. The proposals aim to address concerns over land access and community consent, amidst Louisiana's push to become a carbon capture hub.




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