Louisiana Parishes to Gain Control Over Carbon Capture Projects Legislation
Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson has introduced legislation granting parishes authority over carbon capture and sequestration project approvals, including a bill that prohibits eminent domain for such projects. Concurrently, Governor Jeff Landry has halted new project permits, while the group Save My Louisiana has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of state eminent domain laws related to carbon capture.

Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson filed bills to give parishes authority over carbon capture and sequestration project approvals. One bill prohibits eminent domain for these projects, while another allows local decision-making.
Governor Jeff Landry has suspended new project permits. Save My Louisiana filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of state laws on eminent domain for carbon capture.




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