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Eminent domain logjam still exists; new proposal floated
Senate Republicans are floating a new proposal to break the legislative logjam over landowner rights vs. property condemnation powers of transmission line developers - but so far they're not finding any takers.
April 6, 2011
by Mike Dennison
in The Billings Gazette
HELENA - Senate Republicans are floating a new proposal to break the legislative logjam over landowner rights vs. property condemnation powers of transmission line developers - but so far they're not finding any takers.
A House member who's been pushing for stronger landowner rights said Tuesday that the proposal has some positive elements but still gives a green light to the Montana Alberta Tie Limited (MATL) power line to condemn property along its north-central Montana route.
"I'm not interested in the Legislature resolving the court suit," said Rep. Kelly Flynn, R-Townsend, referring to a legal battle blocking MATL's condemnation power.
"I think that... [continue via Web link]
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