SB0504: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning natural and cultural resources.

Page last updated: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM (America/Indianapolis).

General Information

• Stage: Introduced Senate Bill (S)
• Current Chamber: senate
• Origin Chamber: senate
• Description: Carbon dioxide.

Legislators

Actions (3 total)

• Jan 21, 2025, 10:09 AM: Senator Niemeyer added as second author
• Jan 16, 2025, 9:13 AM: First reading: referred to Committee on Utilities
• Jan 16, 2025, 9:13 AM: Authored by Senator Deery

Digest

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.