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.

Introduced·1/22/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB61 mandates electric public utilities to cover landowner attorney fees if the jury's verdict exceeds appraisers' award in eminent domain.

Kansas SB61 amends eminent domain laws to require electric public utilities to pay landowner attorney fees when the jury's verdict exceeds the appraisers' award in appeals. This change applies when the landowner successfully appeals the appraisers' award and the jury's verdict is higher. The bill repeals the existing section K.S.A. 26-509 and replaces it with this new provision. This act takes effect upon publication in the statute book.

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Judiciary Committee
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Calendar

Jan 30, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Jan 29, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Jan 30, 2025

Senate

Senate Hearing: Thursday, January 30, 2025, 10:30 AM Room 346-S

Jan 29, 2025

Senate

Senate Hearing: Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 10:30 AM Room 346-S

Jan 23, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary