A proposed $8.9-billion carbon-capture pipeline that has polarized the US Corn Belt has hit another setback in the critical state of South Dakota.At least 60% of South Dakotans voted to repeal a law critics say was meant to ease approval of the project by Summit Carbon Solutions,

South Dakota voters rejected a measure that would have made it easier for carbon pipeline developers to construct their pipeline in the state.

South Dakota residents voted to repeal Senate Bill 201, legislation meant to pave the way for the construction of a major carbon pipeline across the Midwest, a controversial project supported by local corn grower associations but opposed by environmentalists and many local landowners.

Iowans who oppose a pipeline that would collect carbon from Midwest ethanol plants are cheering a development in South Dakota. South Dakota voters rejected a proposal that would have made it harder for South Dakota Counties to regulate the location of carbon pipelines.

A "no" vote means the state law in question would be rejected, and that raises fresh questions about the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline and similar projects.

A proposed law regulating carbon dioxide pipelines was losing in unofficial South Dakota election results. The tally was 60% against Referred Law 21 and 40% in favor as of 8 a.m. Central time Wednesday,

When South Dakota voters cast their presidential-year ballots Nov. 5, they’ll also decide whether to reject or keep a law passed earlier this year that’s viewed by opponents as pro-pipeline.