House Bill No. by Representative Robby Carter amends the Louisiana Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide Act, specifically focusing on the venue for expropriation claims. The bill modifies R.S. 30:1108(C) to establish that expropriation hearings must be conducted in the parish where the property subject to expropriation is located. This change is intended to clarify the procedural requirements for eminent domain authority under the Act, which will continue to follow the procedures outlined in R.S. 19:2.

The proposed law emphasizes that, notwithstanding any contrary laws, the specified venue for expropriation hearings is now firmly established. This amendment aims to streamline the process and ensure that property owners have their cases heard in their local jurisdiction, thereby enhancing the fairness and accessibility of the expropriation process. The bill retains existing procedural requirements while introducing this new venue stipulation.

Statutes affected:
HB304 Original: 30:1108(C)