Gov. Reynolds to Meet Stakeholders ‘on Both Sides’ Before Decision on Eminent Domain Pipeline Bill
- On May 9, 2025, farmers, ethanol workers, and union members gathered at the Iowa Capitol steps to oppose House File 639 affecting carbon sequestration pipelines.
- The bill passed the Senate on May 12 and would change the common carrier definition, increase pipeline insurance, and restrict eminent domain use, prompting divided opinions.
- Opponents, including ethanol leaders and farmers, argue HF 639 threatens carbon capture projects like SIRE's, jeopardizes market growth, and lacks landowner protections on eminent domain.
- Mike Jerke explained that they must locate an insurance solution that permits them to proceed in a manner that technically breaches the permit they are seeking, underscoring the difficulties faced by the project.
- Governor Reynolds is consulting stakeholders before deciding whether to sign or veto HF 639, with a final decision expected by June 14 amid concerns over the bill's broad economic impact.
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Governor meeting with 'passionate advocates' on both sides of pipeline issue - Radio Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds says she and her staff are assessing legislation that would establish new regulations for carbon pipelines. “There’s a whole lot of passionate advocates on both sides of this issue,” Reynolds said this morning during taping of “Iowa Press” on Iowa PBS, “so I have been meeting with stakeholders on both sides. We […]
Farmers and ethanol advocates rally against eminent domain restrictions in Iowa bill
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Ethanol industry urges Reynolds to veto eminent domain bill
Iowa ethanol advocates and farmers are urging Gov. Kim Reynolds to veto a bill restricting carbon sequestration pipelines. The advocates said in a press conference Thursday the bill is “extremely problematic” to biofuels, farming, energy and Iowa economies. The bill,…
Ethanol industry urges Reynolds to veto eminent domain bill • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Farmers, ethanol industry employees and union members gathered on the steps of the Rotunda May 9, 2025 in opposition to a bill that would impact carbon sequestration pipelines. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)Iowa ethanol advocates and farmers are urging Gov. Kim Reynolds to veto a bill restricting carbon sequestration pipelines. The advocates said in a press conference Thursday the bill is “extremely problematic” to biofuels, farmin…
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