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Kim Reynolds Vetoes Bill that Would Have Placed Restrictions on Eminent Domain, Pipelines
- On Wednesday, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds rejected House File 639, legislation aimed at limiting the state's authority to seize land for projects involving carbon capture pipelines.
- The veto followed a legislative effort to protect landowners' rights amid debate over the private ownership of Summit Carbon Solutions’ pipeline project.
- Summit has made $175 million in voluntary payments to over 1,300 Iowa landowners, while opponents like Representative Brian Meyer criticized the veto for favoring corporate interests.
- Governor Reynolds said the bill combined valid concerns with vague mandates that risked Iowa's energy reliability and economy, and she pledged to work with legislators on stronger landowner protections.
- House Speaker Pat Grassley announced plans to convene the Iowa Legislature in a special session aimed at overturning the veto, but Senate leaders have expressed doubt about securing enough support within their caucus to succeed.
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