Bill > SB0231

This bill modifies the laws regarding eminent domain, which is the government's power to take private property for public use, even if the owner does not wish to sell. Specifically, it introduces new definitions for "energy generation" and "energy generation facility," and clarifies what constitutes "objective evidence" of planned energy generation use. The bill adds a new provision that prohibits private individuals from using eminent domain to acquire rights for a pipeline that serves a property primarily used for energy generation by the owner or a facility beneficiary, or is planned for such use, based on objective evidence. This prohibition applies to pending and future eminent domain actions. Furthermore, the bill adjusts the burden of proof in eminent domain cases where a property owner claims a violation of these new provisions, requiring the entity exercising eminent domain to provide clear and convincing evidence to rebut the property owner's sworn declaration of planned use.

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