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Bill Would Involve Legislators on Eminent Domain Decisions

Photo of Mark Pitz Mark Pitz Send an email February 4, 2024Last Updated: February 5, 2024
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A bill proposed in the Iowa House would allow lawmakers to have a say in decisions for granting eminent domain to carbon pipeline projects. 

As part of its permit application, Summit Carbon Solutions is seeking eminent domain from the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) for about a quarter of its proposed 680 miles of underground pipeline as part of its project in Iowa. 

If the new bill passes, 21 members of the Iowa House or 11 members of the Iowa Senate would have to sign a petition seeking an up or down vote on the use of eminent domain. 

Landowners like Kathy Carter of Rockford in Floyd County say it’s been an exhausting fight against having the pipeline pass through her property.

Republican Representative Charley Thomson of Charles City says existing IUB rules for pipeline developers have been manipulated to deprive Iowans of their due process rights.

Pete McRoberts, lobbyist for the American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa, says the A-C-L-U is not taking a position on the pipeline project, but does support the proposed legislation. 

The Iowa House passed a bill last year setting up some new guidelines for carbon capture pipelines, but Senate Republicans did not bring it up for a vote. No one representing Summit Carbon Solutions spoke at Wednesday (01.31) morning’s House subcommittee hearing on the latest bill.

 

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Photo of Mark Pitz Mark Pitz Send an email February 4, 2024Last Updated: February 5, 2024
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