Legislative Concern: Expanding Eminent Domain by Regulatory Action

Where: Iowa

What’s happening in Iowa? If a renewable energy project is approved by the Iowa Utilities Board, eminent domain is bestowed upon the project

What has legislators’ attention? That private property can be converted to public use for renewable energy

Why is this a concern that the Utilities Board can grant eminent domain authority? Because of the “the dramatic expansion of eminent domain authority” for the Utilities Board

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