Testimony on bill to prevent eminent domain for renewable energy projects being heard in Missouri

Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill, HB 2169, that would prevent electrical corporations from using eminent domain for wind and solar farm construction. The bill is set to be reviewed by the House Special Committee on Rural Issues. This legislation is similar to previous bills and comes as Grain Belt Express, LLC., faces legal battles over land acquisition for a transmission line project. The project aims to deliver power from western wind fields to Illinois, potentially saving energy consumers money. Lawmakers have until May 15 to pass the legislation.