Missouri House Passes Eminent Domain Bill Late in Session

The Missouri House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1750, which prevents the use of eminent domain for constructing wind or solar energy facilities on private land. Representative Peggy McGaugh of Carrollton…

The bill also limits the use of eminent domain to essential public utilities and infrastructure. McGaugh discusses another issue the legislation attempts to stop.

Many farm and agriculture groups have voiced their support for the bill. It advances to the Senate with two weeks remaining in the legislative session.