establish the minimum compensation for an easement obtained through the exercise of eminent domain for a project affecting multiple landowners.

This bill establishes a minimum compensation standard for landowners whose property is taken through eminent domain when a project involves multiple landowners. It requires that easement agreements provide fair and consistent compensation across all affected property owners to prevent disparities in treatment. The legislation aims to create a baseline for payments that ensures equitable outcomes when public projects require acquiring land from several individuals. This measure directly impacts landowners in South Dakota whose property may be subject to eminent domain proceedings for multi-owner projects.