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SB62

Provides relative to construction of pipelines on certain water bodies. (8/1/26) (OR -$1,142,000 GF RV See Note)

Introduced·2/18/26
Ment Text

Louisiana SB62 prohibits the construction of pipelines for transporting carbon dioxide in Lake Maurepas and Lake Ponchartrain.

Louisiana SB62 prohibits the construction of pipelines for transporting carbon dioxide within the boundaries of Lake Maurepas and Lake Ponchartrain. This prohibition takes effect on August 1, 2026. The bill aims to prevent the use of these specific water bodies for carbon dioxide pipeline construction, aligning with broader environmental and conservation efforts.

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Natural Resources Committee
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History

Mar 9

Senate

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Feb 18

Senate

Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.