House Bill No. [insert number] authorizes the governing authority of Beauregard Parish to determine the permitting of Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells, geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide, and pipelines transporting carbon dioxide within the parish. The bill enacts new provisions in R.S. 30:4(C)(17)(c), 1104(F), and 1104.3, which establish that the secretary of the Department of Conservation and Energy cannot issue permits for these activities in any parish where they are prohibited by local option procedures. The governing authority of Beauregard Parish can adopt resolutions or ordinances to either allow or prohibit these activities, and any such prohibition will take effect immediately upon adoption.

Additionally, the bill requires that the Beauregard Parish governing authority notify the Department of Conservation and Energy of any resolutions or ordinances passed regarding these matters. It also stipulates that local determinations made by the parish will supersede any conflicting state or local laws, regulations, or permits. The bill includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be effective. The act will become effective upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action.