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Kim Reynolds Vetoes Bill that Would Have Placed Restrictions on Eminent Domain, Pipelines

On Wednesday, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds vetoed House File 639, a bill restricting eminent domain use for carbon-capture pipelines in Des Moines, Iowa.
Reynolds vetoed the bill, explaining that while it addresses important issues, it also includes unclear legal criteria and broad requirements that could negatively impact Iowa’s economy and energy stability.
The bill, which aims to limit eminent domain use for projects like Summit Carbon Solutions' $8.9 billion, 2,500-mile pipeline, received strong approval from the Iowa House but faced a much narrower margin of support in the Senate this spring.
Reynolds expressed confidence that improvements are possible and pledged to collaborate with lawmakers to enhance safeguards for property owners, update the permitting process, and uphold individual property rights.
The veto sparked calls from House Speaker Pat Grassley to reconvene for an override session, though a majority caucus interest in overriding is uncertain, and opponents view the veto as a setback for landowners.

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