The resolution expresses the South Dakota Legislature's serious concerns regarding the potential risks associated with carbon oxide pipelines, particularly their vulnerability to being used as weapons of mass destruction by terrorists or hostile governments. It highlights the increasing development of these pipelines in the U.S. for carbon capture and sequestration, while emphasizing their susceptibility to cyberattacks and sabotage. The resolution points out the unique dangers posed by carbon oxide, a dense and odorless gas that can lead to mass asphyxiation if released, and notes the lack of sufficient federal oversight and emergency response planning related to these pipelines.

In response to these concerns, the resolution urges the Public Utilities Commission to conduct thorough risk assessments and implement stronger regulatory and security measures for carbon oxide pipelines. It calls for heightened awareness and comprehensive safety protocols to protect public safety and ensure that families and businesses in South Dakota are informed about the risks. The resolution stresses the importance of balancing the public's right to information with the need to prevent potential terrorist exploitation, and it emphasizes the responsibility of local counties to engage in wise land use permitting and robust emergency response planning to mitigate risks associated with carbon oxide pipelines.