ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The House Commerce & Energy Committee discuss HB1256 Monday night.  HB1256 which establish percentage requirements for voluntary agreements governing pipeline construction prior to the filing of a petition for condemnation.

Prime sponsor was Representative was John Sjaarda of Valley Springs who was looking to establish a 90% requirement for this petition.

Supporters of this bill include Jeremiah Murphy with Landowners for Eminent Domain Reform.

Chase Jensen with Dakota Rural Action talks about changing the rules during this process.

Bill VanCamp with Ringneck Energy calls out the author of the bill for looking to end Summit Carbon Solution’s quest for the pipelines.

Summit Carbon Solutions’ lobbyist Justin Bell explains how the 90% requirement is not good for the business.

Pam Bonrud with Northwestern Energy explain this easement requirement would have an impact beyond just the pipelines.

Representative Carl Perry of Aberdeen who serves on this committee explains his support for this bill.

The committee instead decided to send it to the 41st day effectively killing the bill on a 9-4 vote.