TREND. 3 Reasons Supporting Banning Eminent Domain by Private Entities (Transmission Lines)

Who is saying this? Columbia Missourian Editorial Board & Kansas City Star Editorial Board

What reasons do they give to support the legislation that denies eminent domain to private transmission line entities?

• companies “should negotiate fair agreements with property owners”
• comapnies should not use the “threat of condemnation to browbeat property owners into accepting low-cost deals.”
• eminent domain is for governments and should be used sparingly

MISSOURIAN | EDITORIAL: Lawmakers are right on eminent domain abuse bill

Kansas City Star | Missouri Republicans are right to protect property owners from eminent domain abuse