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IA SF2067

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Klimesh

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes legislative intent that eminent domain for hazardous liquid pipelines should only be granted after all other reasonably available alternatives have been exhausted
  • Defines "voluntary easement corridor" as land within the county of an informational meeting or within 5 miles on either side of a proposed pipeline route
  • Requires pipeline companies to provide expanded notice to landowners including template easement documents, valuation methodology descriptions, and damage claim policies at least 30 days before informational meetings
  • Prohibits pipeline companies from negotiating or purchasing easements in affected counties prior to the required informational meeting, though general community information sessions are permitted
  • Creates a public comment process allowing any person to file comments on template easements or valuation methodology within 15 days, with the commission required to issue acceptance, rejection, or modification orders within 60 days

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to easements for hazardous liquid pipelines, including negotiation requirements, eminent domain authorization, and contract execution, and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/20/2026

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