Senate Bill No. 73, introduced by Senator Reese, amends R.S. 30:1105(C) to enhance the process of carbon dioxide sequestration in Louisiana. The bill maintains the existing provisions that allow any interested person to request a hearing before the commissioner of conservation by submitting a written request and paying a designated fee. Following the hearing, the commissioner is required to take appropriate action within 30 days of its conclusion.

A significant addition in this bill is the requirement for the commissioner to give substantial consideration to comments from local governments when determining the appropriate course of action regarding carbon sequestration matters. This change aims to ensure that local perspectives are taken into account in the decision-making process. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
SB73 Original: 30:1105(C)