Eminent domain bill survives close vote
” A legislative measure to grant eminent domain and condemnation rights to oil companies has finally made it out of its first committee, more than two months after beginning the process. Senate Bill 13-191 survived…
Blight Brigade: CO cities still use power to claim property
“Local governments are still using eminent domain in Colorado despite a 2006 state law meant to limit municipalities’ ability to seize property for private development. In Fort Collins, officials are pushing a plan to redevelop…
Proposition 1 defines when city can determine “blight,” eminent domain for development
“A city charter amendment on the April 2 ballot is intended to reduce the threat of eminent domain and blight associated with enhanced enterprise zones and other state or federal economic development programs. The Columbia…
Eminent domain oil bill gets out of committee Senate Bill 13-191 out on party line vote
“Senate Bill 13-191 survived a close vote in the Senate Local Government Committee Thursday, passing on a party-line 3-2 vote. But the bill did not leave the local government committee unscathed. Two amendments were added…
State auditor clashes with administration, towns on tax financing program
“Earlier this month, the Shumlin administration told lawmakers they should “wipe the slate clean” for disputes over this complex municipal financing scheme, by forgiving $6 million that the state auditor says four towns owe to…
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…
Does the City of Blaine abuse Eminent Domain?
“While the formal implementation of eminent domain has not been exercised by the City of Blaine on the Martin property yet, the eminent domain threat certainly looms, and this story is worth telling for several…
Follow Up on IRWA/Appraisal Institute “2012 Eminent Domain Year in Review” Presentation
“California Eminent Domain Report For those of you who attended the joint meeting today between Chapter 1 of the International Right of Way Association and the Appraisal Institute, we promised to post a cheat sheet…
A win all around for Wyoming
“As over used as the phrase may be, a new law passed in the final days of the 2013 Wyoming legislative session certainly appears to be a win-win situation for Wyoming. The new law, Senate…
Heartsill Happy with Eminent Domain Bill
“A bill that passed the Iowa House last week would weaken eminent domain laws. Representative Greg Heartsill tells KNIA/KRLS News that the legislation clarifies that land cannot be taken via eminent domain for recreational use,…