The SD House blocks carbon dioxide pipeline projects

By Mitchell Now January 28, 2025 11:25 am

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MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota House blocks carbon dioxide pipeline projects using eminent domain. Here’s Todd Epp with more. VERBATIM: Representatives voted 49-to-19, preventing forced land acquisition for carbon oxide transportation. Bill sponsor Rep. Karla Lems says the measure protects property rights. Opponents say it will hurt corn farmers and stifle new business from coming to South Dakota. I’m Todd Epp reporting. The bill heads to the Senate after voters rejected a similar measure in November.

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