HB499

Provides relative to compensation for pore space owners (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF RV)

Introduced·2/26/26
Ment Text

Establishes minimum per acre compensation for nonconsenting landowners within a carbon dioxide storage unit.

Louisiana HB499 amends existing law to establish a minimum per acre compensation for nonconsenting landowners within a carbon dioxide storage unit. The bill retains the requirement for just and equitable compensation for all owners in interest but ensures that nonconsenting owners cannot be paid less than the average compensation per acre paid to all other owners in interest in the storage unit. The court's review of compensation is limited to the specific owner in interest seeking review, and a jury trial may be requested.

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Where it stands

Current
Natural Resources and Environment Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
3
RRR
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History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

Feb 27

House

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

Feb 26

House

Prefiled.