House Bill No. by Representative Robby Carter seeks to prohibit carbon dioxide sequestration activities in St. Helena Parish by enacting a new provision in the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Specifically, the bill adds R.S. 30:1104(F), which states that the secretary of the Department of Conservation and Energy shall not permit any activities related to carbon dioxide sequestration within the parish, creating an exception to the existing authority granted to the secretary under current law.

This legislation aims to address concerns regarding carbon dioxide sequestration in St. Helena Parish by explicitly restricting such activities, thereby ensuring that no permits for these operations can be issued in the area. The bill reflects a growing trend of local governance over environmental practices and aims to protect the interests of the community in St. Helena Parish.