Bill > HB1414

This bill amends several sections of North Dakota law to remove references to carbon dioxide pipelines and prohibit the use of eminent domain for certain energy infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill modifies existing statutes to eliminate carbon dioxide from definitions of common pipeline carriers and removes carbon dioxide from lists of substances that can be transported by pipeline. More significantly, the bill introduces a new provision that prevents the state, political subdivisions, public utilities, corporations, and other entities from using eminent domain to construct infrastructure related to carbon capture, solar energy, wind energy, hydrogen energy, carbon dioxide transport for geological storage or sequestration, or projects qualifying for federal 45Q tax credits. The bill effectively restricts the ability of energy companies to acquire land through compulsory purchase for emerging clean energy and carbon management projects, which could potentially impede the development of carbon capture and storage infrastructure in North Dakota. By repealing section 38-22-10, the bill also removes existing provisions related to geological storage of carbon dioxide, further signaling a legislative stance against certain types of carbon management initiatives.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1414.html