Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HR276: ENERGY: Creates the Task Force on Advanced Drilling to study the impacts of carbon storage on mineral rights and oil and gas operations
Status: Passed both chambers, June 1, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution To create the Task Force on Advanced Drilling to study the impacts of carbon storage on mineral rights and oil and gas operations.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To create the Task Force on Advanced Drilling to study the impacts of carbon storage on mineral rights and oil and gas operations. WHEREAS, the issue of drilling through carbon dioxide storage facilities is an important issue affecting many aspects of mineral development in the state; and WHEREAS, additional drilling and operating costs incurred as a result of carbon storage needs to be studied, in particular how it may affect mineral interest owners and disposal well operations; and WHEREAS, there is a need for a thorough examination of the current regulations and policies governing drilling through storage facilities, existing avenues for compensation of mineral owners and reimbursement of additional drilling and operating costs, and current geological and engineering standards; and WHEREAS, a comprehensive study of these aspects of carbon storage will provide valuable insights into the concerns of mineral owners, disposal well operators, and industry stakeholders and facilitate the development of informed and equitable solutions to those concerns. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby establish and provide for the Task Force on Advanced Drilling to study the impacts of carbon dioxide storage on mineral rights and oil and gas operations, and may propose recommendations for specifications, regulations, and guidelines, together with specific proposals for legislation. Page 1 of …
Sponsors
- Landry, Jacob (R, 49) · primary sponsor
- Chassion, Tehmi (D, 44)
Latest actions
- : Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, roll called, yeas 93, nays 1. The resolution was adopted.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 06/01/2026.
- : Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
- : Discharged from the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
- : Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
- : Reported with amendments (16-0) To be recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
- : Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
- : Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Votes
- House Vote on HR 276, FINAL CONSIDERATION (#1866) (June 1, 2026): 93 yea, 1 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HR276?
- HR276 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): ENERGY: Creates the Task Force on Advanced Drilling to study the impacts of carbon storage on mineral rights and oil and gas operations.
- What does HR276 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To create the Task Force on Advanced Drilling to study the impacts of carbon storage on mineral rights and oil and gas operations.
- What is the status of HR276?
- Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (June 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR276?
- Landry, Jacob (R, 49), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR276?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HR276
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