Protest held against eminent domain bill
“A protest was held Sunday in North St. Louis city to demonstrate against the eminent domain bill which would allow the city to acquire domain in the city’s third and fifth wards. The eminent domain…
Proposed bill adds some teeth to Texas’ eminent domain rules
“Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, has filed a bill that he said will provide greater protections for private property owners against eminent domain property seizures. Currently, state law requires that land taken by eminent domain be…
Camden snatches site from developer; developer says eminent domain offer lowball
“When the Parking Authority of the City of Camden decided it wanted to tear down the decades-old Commerce Building in the heart of downtown to put up a parking garage, it made an offer far…
Floridians forced to sell their homes at huge losses
“Under a Florida law, companies that own more than 80 percent of condo units in one building can terminate a condo complex under certain conditions and turn it into apartments for rent. The companies have…
House tries again to limit eminent domain
“State House lawmakers have once again given tentative approval to a proposed constitutional amendment limiting government’s powers to take private property. House Bill 3 passed its second reading by a 111-4 vote. A final vote…
NC Lawmakers Consider Amendment to Put Eminent Domain up for Vote
“State lawmakers are considering a constitutional amendment aimed at protecting private property. The amendment would allow voters to decide if eminent domain should be banned in North Carolina, except for public use. This means that…
West Colfax Proposed Developments Approved
“Proposed developments in District 1 were at the epicenter of the January 20 City Council meeting. West Colfax area bills up for final consideration included tax increment financing for SLOANS Block 7 East and West,…
Senator Seeks To Ban DOT’s Seizure Of ‘Intangible Property’ Under Eminent Domain
“state senator wants to ban the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s new practice of using its power of eminent domain to seize “intangible property,” such as bus companies’ licenses to carry passengers on specified routes. Sen….
A primer for the Bert Harris Jr. Property Rights Act
“History The Bert J. Harris Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act was passed by the Florida Legislature in 1995. It provides a means for a civil action against a local government if a private property…
Crackdown aims at loopholes that allow developers to skirt Pittsburgh deed tax
“For years, buyers of some of the most prominent properties near and in Downtown have exploited loopholes in state law to avoid paying deed transfer tax. Now the city school district has found a way…