Carbon capture and sequestration projects have continued to be talking points in central Illinois.  Lawmakers in Illinois passed legislation on Saturday afternoon with hopes of dealing with the issues. Senate Bill 1289 includes companies needing to prove their project will catch carbon and not store it underground.  There will be more stringent rules carbon dioxide pipeline projects have to follow versus other carbon sequestration projects.  The bill also puts a moratorium on all multi-state pipelines. 

Many oppose this bill including State Representative Brad Halbrook and the Illinois Farm Bureau.  The IFB says companies can use a version of eminent domain, even though companies have to complete multiple steps first before just claiming a farmer's land. 

The bill passed 78-29 in the House.