Mortenson, Weisgram Split Vote On Eminent Domain Prohibition Bill

Mortenson, Weisgram Split Vote On Eminent Domain Prohibition Bill

PIERRE, (KCCR) — A bill to prohibit eminent domain for building a proposed carbon dioxide transport pipeline in South Dakota is headed to the South Dakota Senate after clearing the House floor Monday afternoon. Representative Karla Lems of Canton says House Bill 1052 gives power back to landowners….

Representative Bill Shorma of Dakota Dunes says H-B 10-52 is unneeded…

Representative Mike Derby of Rapid City says the 29-word bill is too broad…

The House passed H-B 10-52 on a vote of 49 to 19. District 24 Representatives split their votes on the measure. Representative Mike Weisgram of Fort Pierre voted against the measure, while Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre voted in favor.