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SB61: Requiring an electric public utility to pay a landowner's attorney fees when a party appeals the appraisers' award and the jury renders a verdict that is greater than the appraisers' award in an eminent domain action.
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Plain-Language Summary
This bill requires electric public utilities to pay a landowner's attorney fees if they appeal an appraiser's award and lose in court. The landowner must have received a higher verdict from a jury.
Who This Affects
Kansas property owners who are affected by eminent domain actions involving electric public utilities may benefit from this bill. This could include farmers, homeowners, or business owners whose properties are taken for power lines or other utility infrastructure.
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Timeline
Introduced
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Last Action
Senate Hearing: Thursday, January 30, 2025, 10:30 AM Room 346-S
Jan 29, 2025
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