Alabama SB266 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit carbon dioxide injection and storage in underground wells in Covington County.

Alabama SB266 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, specifically targeting Covington County. The amendment would prohibit any person from injecting, storing, or sequestering carbon dioxide in underground wells. This prohibition includes operations of Class VI wells as defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The amendment would become effective upon approval by a majority of qualified electors in a state election.

Alabama SB266 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit carbon dioxide injection and storage in underground wells in Covington County.

Alabama SB266 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, specifically targeting Covington County. The amendment would prohibit any person from injecting, storing, or sequestering carbon dioxide in underground wells. This prohibition includes operations of Class VI wells as defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The amendment would become effective upon approval by a majority of qualified electors in a state election.