This bill clarifies the legal process for taking or damaging private property for public projects like pipelines by updating outdated language in South Dakota's condemnation law. The changes modernize the petition requirements that companies must follow when filing in court and improve how property owners are named in these cases. However, the bill does not establish the specific percentage requirements for voluntary agreements mentioned in its title.
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 4.
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Failed, YEAS 4, NAYS 9.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 227
First Reading House H.J. 214
John Sjaarda
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass
Commerce and Energy — Deferred to the 41st legislative day