Your Capitol Voice: Eminent domain bill adds protections to property
“The bill restricts the ability to condemn private property for recreational purposes. I spent countless hours before the bill was even drafted speaking with Republicans, Democrats, city officials, and counties to ensure that everyone had input.
One of the leading opponents of this bill last session, Representative Dave Jacoby (D-Iowa City), spoke on the floor in favor of the bill and my bipartisan process. The bill passed 93-6. If you would like an audio of the House debate, send me an e-mail and I can send you the audio without any edits. It now goes to the Senate. “
Kaufman, Bobby. West Branch Times Online 22 March 2013.