Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB501 — ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Allen Parish to determine whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells may be permitted within the parish

Last action — Involuntarily deferred in committee.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Allows Allen Parish to decide on permits for Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells.

This bill authorizes the governing authority of Allen Parish to determine if Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells can be permitted. The bill text is not available for further details.

Summary

ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Allen Parish to determine whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells may be permitted within the parish

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. Prefiled.

  2. Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

  3. First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

  4. Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.

  5. Involuntarily deferred in committee.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Defer Involuntary

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 13000
Democrat 2000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
C. Travis Johnson Democrat Yea
Ken Brass Democrat Yea
Brett F. Geymann Republican Yea
Danny McCormick Republican Yea
Jacob Jules Landry Republican Yea
Jason Brian DeWitt Republican Yea
Jerome Zeringue Republican Yea
Jessica Domangue Republican Yea
Joseph A. Orgeron Republican Yea
Kimberly Landry Coates Republican Yea
Lauren Ventrella Republican Yea
Neil Riser Republican Yea
Paul Sawyer Republican Yea
R. Dewith Carrier Republican Yea
Shane Mack Republican Yea

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Subjects

energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB501 do?
ENERGY: Authorizes the governing authority of Allen Parish to determine whether Class VI carbon dioxide injection wells may be permitted within the parish
Who sponsors HB501?
HB501 is sponsored by R. Dewith Carrier (Republican).
What is the current status of HB501?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB501?
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