SDFU part of campaign looking to change South Dakota’s eminent domain laws

October 13, 2023

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–Three statewide organizations are banding together for a campaign, looking to change South Dakota’s eminent domain laws.

Dakota Rural Action, Landowners for Eminent Domain Reform, and the South Dakota Farmers Union are the founding organizations of South Dakotans First. The campaign is looking to the 2024 legislative session in Pierre, as they look for lawmakers to address those laws in response to proposed carbon dioxide pipeline projects.

Although both Summit Carbon Solutions and Navigator were denied their permit requests earlier this year, both have indicated that they will try again.

South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke of Conde said those eminent domain laws need to change sooner rather than later, and this new campaign will be a unifying voice for many.