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Bill to bar eminent domain for CO2 storage, repeal pore‑space amalgamation draws split testimony
Summary
House Bill 1414 would block eminent domain for CO2 infrastructure and repeal pore‑space amalgamation language; supporters argued the bill protects landowners, while industry witnesses said it would undermine investment and CO2 markets.
House Bill 1414 — which would remove certain public‑domain and eminent‑domain powers for geological CO2 storage and repeal pore‑space amalgamation rules — was the subject of a multi‑hour hearing before the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Representative Matt Heilman introduced the bill and said it would stop use of eminent domain for projects described in the bill and remove CO2 pipelines from common‑carrier status. "This law change will preempt threats of eminent domain when industry representatives meet with their property owners,"…
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