Iowa Senate debates eminent domain bill for pipeline projects

Bill Banning Use of Eminent Domain for Carbon Pipelines Advances to Gov.

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Iowa Senate advances carbon pipeline eminent domain legislation

DES MOINES, IOWA -- For the first time in four sessions, the Iowa Senate took up legislation on the use of eminent domain relating to carbon dioxide pipelines. HF 639 passed through the chamber by a vote of 27 to 22 Monday night. While the bill doesn't prohibit the use of eminent domain for hazardous liquid pipelines on agricultural land, it adds requirements relating to the process. It says that a pipeline company shall hold informational meeti…

Senate passes bill restricting eminent domain for carbon pipelines

Iowa senators voted 27-22 late Monday to pass a bill to limit the ability of carbon sequestration pipelines to use eminent domain, sending it to the governor’s desk after a drawn-out debate. The decision follows four years of Iowans and…

Iowa Senate debates eminent domain bill for pipeline projects

Iowa Senate lawmakers are engaged in a lengthy debate over a bill that would limit the use of eminent domain for pipeline construction, with the session drawing significant attention from both supporters and opponents.

Legislative Leaders Discuss Eminent Domain Measure

It’s not yet clear that the 2025 Iowa legislature will be able to finish work on the state budget this week and adjourn for the year. Twelve Republicans have said they won’t vote on state spending plans until the Senate votes on a bill with new rules for land access for the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. All 34 GOP Senators spent most of the workday Friday in private meetings, but didn’t resolve the dilemma. During an interview last Monday wi…