Eminent Domain bill passes committee
“State and local governments would not be able to condemn land for economic development purposes under a bill that cleared the House Judiciary B Committee Wednesday. The bill contains both legislative language and a constitutional…
House bill targets eminent domain
“The lead economic developer for Robeson County believes that a constitutional amendment that would prohibit governments from condemning someone’s land for private economic development may go a bit too far. “I’ve never had to use…
McGrady introduces eminent domain legislation
“N.C. Rep. Chuck McGrady, (R-Henderson), has introduced legislation to amend the state Constitution to limit government’s use of its powers of eminent domain. House Bill 8 would specifically prohibit condemnation of private property except for…
Maine Lawmaker Seeks More Eminent Domain Protections for Landowners
“”Should people have to live in fear for years and years and years that their property is going to be taken and they’re going to be given nothing for it?” he asks. Sen. Thomas says…
Eminent domain sparks debate
“A bill that would roll back some of the eminent domain powers granted by the 2011 Montana Legislature was debated Tuesday in Helena before a packed house at the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee. Landowners…
Rancher’s bill would limit use of eminent domain in Idaho
“A bill designed to protect farmers and other landowners from government takings by limiting the use of eminent domain in Idaho has gained a foothold in the Idaho Senate. The Senate Local Government and Taxation…
Landowners criticize TransCanada during eminent domain hearing (AUDIO)
“Senator Annette Dubas of Fullerton told the Judiciary Committee the state’s experience with TransCanada prompted her to sponsor LB 152. “It is no secret that my interest in this topic came from our experience with…
Law changes could spark more transit-oriented development
“A day after Gov. Mark Dayton backed an increase to the metro region’s transit-dedicated sales tax, local officials, developers and non-profit representatives on the Corridors of Opportunity Policy Board met to talk about state law…
Nebraska Senator Pushing For Landowner Protections In Eminent Domain Bill
“Senator Annette Dubas sponsor of L.B. 152 says her legislation requires any entity using eminent domain to have all permits in place including a present plan and public purpose for using that land. Dubas says…
SB 13-052: Transit-Oriented Development Claims Act of 2013
“The legislation, as initially proposed, creates a separate process that an association must follow in order to address alleged construction defects that arise out of the fact that the community is classified as a transit-oriented…