Eminent Domain | Landowner Rights

Eminent domain has been a hot topic for the state as carbon pipeline projects attempt to utilize the law to their benefit. The state legislative research council was tasked to generate a report on what the law means for the state.

Referred Law 21 on the ballot for South Dakota citizens to decide the path forward with carbon pipelines.

One of the more debated topics South Dakota voters are deciding on in November is Referred Law 21.

The South Dakota Secretary of State approved a citizen referral for a state law called the “Landowner’s Bill of Rights,” meaning it gets placed on the November ballot.

We speak to one of the prime sponsors of Senate Bill 201, which was signed into law this session. Rep. Will Mortenson joins us for a look at the content of the bill.

A newly organized group hopes to block a landmark bill regulating pipelines from becoming law.

Gov. Kristi Noem signs a trio of bills into law regulating carbon pipelines in South Dakota.

A trio of pipeline bills pass the House and Senate shortly after being amended by a conference committee.

State lawmakers have two days to sort out differences on a handful of outstanding issues. Two of those are issued that have defined the 2024 session—teacher salary accountability and carbon pipeline regulation.

State lawmakers are heading into the final week of legislative session. There are a few outstanding topics lawmakers have left to consider.