IA SF95

Defines "common carrier" for eminent domain purposes as a commercial enterprise that transports goods or passengers for hire as a public employment, serving all persons indifferently within its capacity

Requires carriers transporting hazardous liquids to prove by clear and convincing evidence they will transport for unaffiliated shippers who will retain ownership or sell the commodity to parties other than the carrier to qualify as common carriers

Makes Federal Energy Regulatory Commission determinations controlling on whether a hazardous liquid carrier qualifies as a common carrier

Raises the burden of proof for acquiring agencies seeking eminent domain under Chapter 479B (hazardous liquid pipelines) from preponderance of evidence to clear and convincing evidence that the use meets public purpose definitions

Takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to condemnation proceedings filed on or after the effective date