House Bill No. by Representative Schamerhorn seeks to amend existing laws regarding eminent domain authority related to carbon dioxide sequestration. The bill removes the ability for companies to expropriate property for the purpose of carbon dioxide injection and transportation through pipelines for geologic sequestration. Specifically, it repeals R.S. 19:2(11) and R.S. 30:1108, which previously allowed for such expropriation, and eliminates the declaration of public interest and purpose associated with carbon dioxide sequestration.

In addition to the repeal, the bill amends R.S. 19:2 and R.S. 30:1102, changing the language to reflect the removal of eminent domain authority. The amendments include a change in wording regarding compensation agreements between expropriating authorities and property owners. Overall, the proposed law significantly alters the legal framework surrounding carbon dioxide sequestration by eliminating the state's support for expropriation in this context.

Statutes affected:
HB380 Original: 19:2, 30:1102(A), 30:1104(C), 19:2(11)