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SB 260 In Committee

Carbon dioxide.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Specifies that an application for a carbon dioxide transmission pipeline certificate of authority must include: (1) a risk assessment; and (2) a carbon dioxide injection estimate. Provides that when determining compensation in certain eminent domain proceedings, the perceived risk of certain hazardous conditions must be taken into account. Establishes a carbon sequestration pilot project fee program, and specifies certain conditions in relation to the fee money.

Provides that a transfer of ownership in regard to a carbon sequestration pilot project does not relieve a prior operator from liability for any negligence or willful misconduct that occurred before the transfer. Requires the department of natural resources to inspect a carbon sequestration pilot project. Alters the threshold of consent one must obtain in order to use eminent domain or integration in relation to carbon sequestration.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 8, 2026
Last action
Jan 8, 2026 — First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities
Session
2026
Momentum
29 · Low