Bill could undo eminent domain case against irrigation district
“A bill that could undo the city of Caldwell’s eminent domain action against Pioneer Irrigation District has made it to the House floor.
Members of the House Resources and Conservation Committee voted 14-1 March 11 to send the bill to the full House with a “do-pass” recommendation.
Caldwell is seeking to take a large portion of the irrigation district through the use of eminent domain, but House Bill 571 would be retroactive to June 2012, before that action was filed, and apply to pending cases.
The bill was introduced by Rep. Scott Bedke, the speaker of the House and a Republican rancher from Oakley.
Ellis, Sean 11 March 2014.