Update: IA Eminent Domain Bill. 75% Land Must Be Acquired Through Negations.

Iowa was proposing that 75% of land for an eminent domain project be obtained with a willing buyer. The bill didn’t survive the legislature, but the author calls the session a success. The Iowa Speaker of the House says the issue will be back next year as vocal property owners are opposing pipelines in Iowa.   The Gazette

Information Intelligence May 21, 2015:

Willing buyers are a hot topic in eminent domain. No one wants to be forced into selling their property.  So, who doesn’t like this idea?

The Midwest Alliance for Infrastructure Now.