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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.

Key Provisions

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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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