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Allen Parish juror briefs Tangipahoa Parish Council on proposed CO2-well bills
Summary
Roland Hollins of the Louisiana CO2 Alliance told the Tangipahoa Parish Council about expected legislation on CO2 wells that would add regulation, notification, an opt-out choice and potential parish revenue; the council took no action.
Roland Hollins, an Allen Parish police juror representing the Louisiana CO2 Alliance, presented to the Tangipahoa Parish Council on Jan. 27, 2025, about legislation anticipated in the upcoming state legislative session concerning CO2 wells.
Hollins outlined the principal elements in the bills he described: new regulations for CO2 wells, requirements for notifying affected parties, an opt-out option for jurisdictions or landowners and mechanisms that could provide parish revenue from wells. The transcript records Hollins’ presentation as informational; no ordinance or motion followed and the council did not take formal action on the subject.
The presentation occurred during regular business and was listed on the agenda; the council recorded no public speakers on the CO2-well items during the public hearing. Tangipahoa Parish officials did not indicate any immediate policy changes or votes in response to the presentation.
The matter is expected to proceed through the state legislative process; local officials were informed of possible provisions that could affect permitting, notice to residents and potential revenue sharing if wells are developed.
