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House leadership backs bill codifying court limits on surveying after Bosley case
Summary
Speaker John Hansen highlighted Senate Bill 88, which would codify recent Supreme Court guidance on a condemner’s ability to survey private property following invasive surveying in Jared Bosley’s case; leaders said the bill passed the Senate and should receive consideration in the House.
Speaker John Hansen (South Dakota House) described Senate Bill 88 as a legislative response to surveying practices raised during previous pipeline debates and litigation.
Hansen told reporters that surveyors for Summit Carbon Solutions conducted an invasive survey of farmer Jared Bosley’s shop and property; the episode prompted legal challenges that reached the state Supreme Court. “Senate Bill 88 … basically memorializes and statute the results of case law regarding a condemner’s ability to survey on private property,” Hansen said, and he told reporters the bill passed the Senate with broad support.
Hansen said the House looks forward to considering the matter and cited strong Senate support as a reason for optimism that the measure will move through the House as well.
Next steps: Hansen said the bill will be referred to the appropriate House committee for consideration; no votes were taken at the press conference.
Ending: The speaker said lawmakers expect committee consideration and possible floor action as the session proceeds.
