As Bluestem noted in South Dakota District 1 GOP House primary news round-up: carbon pipeline politics major issue and News digest: District 1, the edge of the primary election political earthquake in South Dakota, the passage of Senate Bill 201 shook up Republican primaries across the state, with at least fourteen incumbent Republican legislators being fired by voters in races where carbon pipelines became major issues in the contests.
Now it's possible voters across the state may be able to weigh in on the so-called “Landowner Bill of Rights,” which opponents believe favors pipelines over people.
Here's a news digest update in the South Dakota carbon pipeline wars.
At MYKXLG, Steve Jurrens reported in South Dakota Citizens Rally to Oppose Senate Bill 201: Collect Signatures for Referendum:
{KXLG – South Dakota} It is being announced a coalition of South Dakota citizens has gathered signatures to bring a referendum against Senate Bill 201 (SB201). The announcement was made by the South Dakota Property Rights and Local Control Alliance (SDPRLCA), which spearheaded the signature-gathering effort. . . .
"This is a testament to the dedication of hundreds of volunteers across the state,” said Eschenbaum. “Every signature represents a South Dakotan who believes in protecting local control and our property rights.”
SB201, a controversial piece of legislation, has drawn criticism for its potential impact on local control and private property rights. The SDPRLCA argues that the bill grants excessive power to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) at the expense of local authorities. . . .
Opponents of SB201 have raised concerns about its constitutionality and potential negative consequences for public safety. Mulally emphasized that South Dakotans value private property rights and public safety and that the people should make decisions affecting these areas, not a select few.
“These signatures represent a significant step forward in protecting what matters most to South Dakotans,” said Eschenbaum. “We are confident that voters will see through the misleading claims surrounding SB201 and make the right decision come Election Day on November 5th.”
The SDPRLCA maintains that SB201, despite being framed as a “Bill of Rights” for landowners, actually undermines property rights and local control. They urge South Dakotans to reject the bill and uphold the state motto: “Under God, the People Rule.”
Read the rest at MYKXLG
KELOLAND's Marissa Brunkhorst reported in Anti-SB201 group says it will file signatures:
PIERRE S.D. (KELO) — The group bringing a referendum against SB201 will deliver their signature petitions to the Secretary of State’s office Tuesday.
The group, South Dakota Property Rights and Local Control Alliance, organized the referendum in March, when SB201 was signed by Gov. Noem.
Under state law, a 2024 referral requires that a minimum of 17,509 signatures valid signatures from registered South Dakota voters be filed at the South Dakota Secretary of State office before July 2024.
The Secretary of State will then verify the signatures to determine whether the group met the threshold or not to determine if it goes to a public vote. . . .
Check out the rest at Keloland.
At the Dakota Scout, Austin Goss reported in Signatures supporting repeal of 'Landowner Rights' pipeline law turned in:
Carbon pipeline opponents fighting Senate Bill 201 await ballot certification after petitions submitted to South Dakota Secretary of State
PIERRE — Petitions to force a vote on carbon pipeline policy in South Dakota have been submitted to the state's top election official.
The political campaign committee South Dakota Property Rights and Local Control Alliance has turned in signatures in support of repealing Senate Bill 201, submitting petitions to South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson’s office Monday.
Dubbed the “Landowner Bill of Rights,” the pending law, touted as a compromise between counties, landowners and carbon pipeline companies, has been the target of eminent domain and landowner rights groups since its passage in March. . . .
Read the rest at the Dakota Scout.
I'll add to this news digest as more coverage is published.
Update Tuesday: I've republished a South Dakota Searchlight article on this development by Makenzie Huber. Read it here Update: SD petitions filed to refer carbon pipeline law to ballot; Summit plans to reapply for permit.
Photo: Summit Carbon Solutions' pipeline system would transport carbon dioxide from ethanol producers in Iowa to North Dakota. (Photo by Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch)
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