The resolution urges the Board of Regents of Louisiana to conduct a comprehensive, peer-reviewed study on the potential effects of mixing various streams of carbon captured from industrial sites and the atmosphere on the state's water supply and ecological environment. This initiative arises from concerns regarding the implications of carbon dioxide injection activities, which have been permitted by Louisiana law, particularly in high-priority areas. The study aims to analyze the risks associated with mixing carbon dioxide streams, assess the adequacy of current regulatory frameworks for protecting drinking water and the environment, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.

The resolution outlines specific requirements for the study, including an analysis of geological interactions, regulatory sufficiency, and the actual compositions of carbon dioxide streams from existing permit applications. The Board of Regents is tasked with submitting a series of reports to the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, including an initial report by January 1, 2027, an interim report by June 1, 2027, and a final comprehensive report by June 1, 2028. Additionally, the Board is required to inform the Committee about participating institutions and the study's completion plan within 45 days of the resolution's adoption.