TransCanada does not plan a second pipeline through Kansas as part of itsKeystone XL project that is all over the news lately. But they are still
trying to get a Kansas property tax exemption on the first one, put into operation last year.
The story of this exemption is a case study in legislation that is not fully vetted, nor understood by lawmakers.
One thing I didn't put in the story is that according to Ed Trimmer, D-Winfield, he said they were told on the House floor that the exemption applied only to natural gas, and that there was no mention of oil and TransCanada. It sailed through a few years ago.
Also, Cowley County Commissioner Gary Wilson said some landowners had problems with TransCanada building the pipeline underneath waterways -- grassy areas that help with drainage, and not rebuilding the waterway back to good condition.
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David you said “The story of this exemption is a case study in legislation that is not fully vetted, nor understood by lawmakers.” This is typical of most of the bills that are passed by the State and Federal lawmakers. They are always in such a big hurry to pass something that they do not take the time to understand what they are doing or the impact it will have on local citizens or businesses.
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