State Rep. Yocum authors legislation to protect private property rights, regulate eminent domain

State Rep. Yocum authors legislation to protect private property rights, regulate eminent domain

State Rep. Tim Yocum, R-Clinton, on Tuesday announced he has introduced legislation to further protect private property rights by prohibiting the use of eminent domain for carbon storage projects.

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As we return to the Iowa State Capitol for another legislative session, I want to take a moment to thank you for the trust you’ve placed in me to represent our communities here in the Iowa Senate. It’s an honor and a responsibility I don’t take lightly. I’m excited to be back at work, continuing the conversations we began last year — strengthening Iowa’s economy, supporting our schools, protecting our farmers, and ensuring our state remains a gr…