South Dakota House bans eminent domain for CO2 pipelines, bill now heads to Senate.

The South Dakota House has passed a bill (HB1052) 49-19, prohibiting the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Karla Lems, moves to the Senate for further consideration. Supporters argue that carbon pipelines do not meet the public-use standard for eminent domain, while opponents warn of potential economic impacts on the ethanol industry.

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