A Midwest Special Session on eminent domain

What’s happening? Republicans are calling for a special session in Missouri for a stalled eminent domain bill, HB 527 (2021 | MO) .

Why is this important? The bill would “require companies wishing to establish merchant lines to provide proof of support from each county commission it would impact when applying for approval from the Public Service Commission (PSC). It would also prohibit certain groups from using eminent domain to construct merchant lines. “

How will this be important? The messaging around this eminent domain issue is key. The property rights advocates want to deny eminent domain for the transmission line because the benefit from the transmission line will not be felt in Missouri. The transmission line merely passes through Missouri. Any projects in your state where a county or city won’t benefit directly from the project that uses eminent domain?

Missouri Times | Lawmakers ask Parson for special session on agriculture, eminent domain issues