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Hearing on bill to remove CO2 from common‑carrier law draws wide, divided testimony
Summary
House Bill 1292, which would remove carbon dioxide from North Dakota's statutory common‑carrier definition and block eminent‑domain use for CO2 pipelines, prompted sharply divided testimony on property rights, safety and economic development.
The House Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a contentious hearing on House Bill 1292, which would remove carbon dioxide from the statutory definition of a "common carrier" and thereby limit pipeline access to eminent domain.
Representative Laurie Van Winkle told the committee HB 1292 would remove CO2 from Chapter 49 definitions that grant common‑carrier status and associated eminent‑domain powers. "The carbon dioxide pipeline will not operate as a common carrier," Van Winkle said, arguing the statute was inserted to give deployers eminent‑domain authority.
Speakers in favor included landowners, farmers and grassroots volunteers who said early interactions…
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