Bill could undo eminent domain case against irrigation district
“A bill that could undo the city of Caldwell’s eminent domain action against Pioneer Irrigation District has made it to the House floor. Members of the House Resources and Conservation Committee voted 14-1 March 11…
Posted in: News Posted: March 11, 2014 Eminent Domain Bill Will Make Government Pay In Property Rights Cases
“Senator Chuck Winder (Republican – Boise) proposed an eminent domain bill which would leave governmental agencies on the financial hook for eminent domain court costs for property owners in specific situations. The fees any state…
House committee unanimously approves eminent domain reform bill
“The House Transportation and Defense Committee has unanimously approved Senate Bill 1309 that would provide additional protection to persons whose property is either seized or condemned under current eminent domain laws. The bill passed unanimously…
House committee unanimously approves eminent domain reform bill
“The House Transportation and Defense Committee has unanimously approved Senate Bill 1309 that would provide additional protection to persons whose property is either seized or condemned under current eminent domain laws. The bill passed unanimously…
Bills would resolve Pioneer-Caldwell fight
“Pioneer Irrigation District and the city of Caldwell could be close to an agreement that would resolve their long-running dispute over stormwater runoff, the use of eminent domain and other issues. If they don’t, Idaho’s…
Eminent Domain Bill May Make State Pay Court Costs
“A plan to provide financial relief for Idahoans who successfully fight the government’s seizure of their land under eminent domain is headed to the Senate floor. Under the bill proposed by Boise Republican Sen. Chuck…
Appeals court sides with land owners in eminent domain case
“The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with a group of about 70 farmers and rural landowners in affirming that Idaho cities have no authority to use eminent domain to route power transmission…
Court rules against I.F. plan to use eminent domain outside city limits
“The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals said Tuesday that the city of Idaho Falls cannot use eminent domain to condemn easements on property located outside city limits for the purpose of running electric transmission…
ITD’s eminent domain battles with North Idaho landowners run up big tab, land in court…
“Alan Johnson’s company lost 16.3 acres of prime property along U.S. 95 in North Idaho when the state seized it for a new interchange under eminent domain law. Now the shopping center developer stands to…
Pocatello approves eminent domain ordinance
“he Pocatello City Council approved a resolution Thursday that will allow the city’s legal and planning departments to acquire private property under its eminent domain laws.This means the city can now build a complex drainage…