It appears condemnation issues related to a natural gas liquids pipeline project in Kentucky will be left up to the judicial system.
Some residents living along the proposed route of the Bluegrass Pipeline had sought legislative clarification of eminent domain law.
Senate President Robert Stivers believes the matter should stay in the courts for now.
"Until the courts deal with it, we think it's inappropriate for the legislature to get involved," said Stivers.
Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd ruled last week the Bluegrass Pipeline can't seize property from private property owners under the current eminent domain law.
If appealed by the company, Kentucky Resources Council Director Tom Fitzgerald says he looks forward to defending the ruling.
