This bill amends R.S. 30:1108(C) of the Louisiana Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide Act to clarify the procedures for expropriation hearings. The new language specifies that expropriation hearings must be conducted in the parish where the property in question is located, overriding any existing laws to the contrary. This change aims to streamline the process and ensure that hearings are held in a relevant jurisdiction, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the expropriation process.

Additionally, the bill reaffirms that the eminent domain authority exercised under this chapter is supplementary to any other powers of eminent domain already authorized by law. This amendment is intended to provide clarity and reinforce the legal framework governing expropriation under the Louisiana Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide Act.

Statutes affected:
HB304 Original: 30:1108(C)
HB304 Engrossed: 30:1108(C)
HB304 Enrolled: 30:1108(C)
HB304 Act : 30:1108(C)