Alabama HB61 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit underground carbon dioxide and nonhazardous fluids storage in Covington County.

Alabama HB61 proposes an amendment to the Alabama Constitution of 2022, specifically targeting Covington County. The amendment would prohibit the injection and storage of carbon dioxide and nonhazardous fluids in underground wells. This prohibition includes operations of Class V and Class VI wells as defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The amendment will be subject to a vote by qualified electors, and if approved, it will become part of the Alabama Constitution.

Alabama HB61 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit underground carbon dioxide and nonhazardous fluids storage in Covington County.

Alabama HB61 proposes an amendment to the Alabama Constitution of 2022, specifically targeting Covington County. The amendment would prohibit the injection and storage of carbon dioxide and nonhazardous fluids in underground wells. This prohibition includes operations of Class V and Class VI wells as defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The amendment will be subject to a vote by qualified electors, and if approved, it will become part of the Alabama Constitution.