CO2 PIPELINES-EMINENT DOMAIN Senate SponsorsSen. Michael W. Halpin-Steve McClure, Sally J. Turner, Paul Faraci, Doris Turner, Rachel Ventura, Graciela Guzmán, Laura Fine, Suzy Glowiak Hilton, Patrick J. Joyce, Mike Simmons and Laura M. Murphy 3/27/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 220 ILCS 5/8-509from Ch. 111 2/3, par. 8-509220 ILCS 75/20Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning the exercise of eminent domain powers by a public utility, provides that an owner or operator of a pipeline designed, constructed, and operated to transport carbon dioxide to which the Illinois Commerce Commission has granted a certificate under the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act shall not seek or exercise eminent domain authority from the Commission. Amends the Carbon Dioxide Transportation and Sequestration Act. Provides that a certificate of authority does not grant an owner or operator of a carbon dioxide pipeline the authority to take and acquire an easement in any property or interest in property for the construction, maintenance, or operation of a carbon dioxide pipeline through the exercise of eminent domain power. Removes corresponding provisions concerning eminent domain. 1/13/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin 1/13/2026SenateFirst Reading 1/13/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 1/30/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner 2/3/2026SenateAssigned to Energy and Public Utilities 2/5/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure 2/17/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci 2/17/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner 2/17/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura 2/20/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán 2/24/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine 3/5/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton 3/12/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/26/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons 3/27/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 3/30/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy