HB1202 requires pipeline companies to obtain written consent from property owners before they can use the court system to condemn (seize) private land for pipeline construction. Currently, pipeline companies can proceed directly to condemnation court without first getting the owner's permission; this bill adds a consent requirement to the petition they must file. The bill does not change pipeline companies' ability to condemn school and public lands, which remain limited to a 10-foot width.
House of Representatives Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 226
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 196
John Sjaarda
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
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