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Grain Belt Express Faces Eminent Domain Challenge

 

Opponents of a planned electric transmission project hope action in the Missouri Capitol can stave off a bid to build the power network over their property.

A bill filed by Rep. Dr. Jim Neely, R-Cameron, seeks to change state law concerning eminent domain powers exercised by utilities. The measure would erase the power of eminent domain in certain counties along the route. In an executive session Wednesday, the bill passed out of a House utilities committee and could head to the House floor for debate, depending on the preference of the chamber’s leadership. It could also be attached to another bill and still stand a chance for approval.

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