Different Eminent Domain Rules for Pass Through Projects

What is happening? A debate in Iowa is revealing a call by some Republicans to establish different eminent domain standards for projects that move something through the state and for projects that directly impact the state. The goals seems to make projects like a pipeline or transmission line that moves on through would have a higher standard than an intrastate transmission line.

Why is this important? In Iowa, the Utilities Board approves the use of eminent domain.

How will this be important? Proposals suggest 70-75% land owner approval before eminent domain authority could be granted by the Utilities Board.

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