Lawmakers: Cities shouldn’t use eminent domain for trails
“A plan to take away the government’s power to force Idaho residents to give up their land for trails and greenways is headed to the governor’s desk.
The House voted 54-15 to pass the bill on Monday.
Republican Rep. Christy Perry says the power – called eminent domain – infringes on personal property rights. She says stripping the power from local governments would level the playing field in negotiations with citizens who are asked to sell the land.”
Struyk, Ryan. KTB TV 16 March 2015.