SD Legislature passes three carbon capture pipeline bills

A trio of bills regarding carbon dioxide pipelines is on its way to Governor Kristi Noem’s desk. The House Wednesday agreed to the conference committee recommendation 42-28 on HB 1185 and 41-29 on HB 1186. Representative Lance Koth of Mitchell voted “yes” on both while Representative Ben Krohmer voted “no” on the measures.

The Senate concurred on SB 201 24-10.

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Senator Josh Klumb of Mitchell voted “yes”…

 

Earlier in the day Governor Kristi Noem announced her support of the measures referred to as the Landowner Bill of Rights