Recent Developments in Eminent Domain: Public Use
“The Summer 2012 issue of the Urban Lawyer, the law review published quarterly by the ABA’s Section of State and Local Government Law and UMKC law school is now available on-line, and includes my short…
What Eminent Domain Abuse Gets You
“Well for those who were upset at the Supreme Courts’ decision here is the sequence of events that unfolded in the aftermath of their ruling. President Bush in 2006 signed an executive order stating that…
Eminent Domain, Northside Regeneration and the St. Louis American
“The most recent edition of the St. Louis American‘s lively Political Eye editorial column deals with the Missouri Supreme Court consideration of the Northside Regeneration redevelopment agreement and tax increment financing bills, invalidated by Circuit…
Missouri eminent domain critics seek ballot measures
“Supporters of Missouri proposals to reform laws on the use eminent domain can begin working to get their measures on the 2014 state ballot.” read the entire article Associated Press. St Louis Today 14 December…
2013 California Senate Bill 01
“SB 1, as amended, Steinberg. Sustainable Communities Investment Authority. The Community Redevelopment Law authorizes the establishment of redevelopment agencies in communities to address the effects of blight, as defined. Existing law dissolved redevelopment agencies and…
Eminent Domain and Public Transit
“In Colorado, proposed legislation that would limit the eminent domain power of the Denver Regional Transit District (RTD) to land necessary for “public transit purposes” – as a result eliminating RTD’s ability to forcibly acquire…
Nichols files bills to limit property tax increases, restrict eminent domain and reform welfare
“Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville), filed legislation today to limit the growth of property taxes, prohibit the use of eminent domain for recreational purposes and to significantly reform the state’s welfare system. “These bills represent some…
Nichols files bills to limit property tax increases, restrict eminent domain and reform welfare
Nichols’ second bill, Senate Bill 96, would prohibit state or local governments from taking private land for recreational purposes. “No homeowner should lose the roof over their head so others can have a place to…
Legislators listen to Crossroads residents about eminent domain
“The Eagle Ford Shale play has been booming through the Crossroads and it has brought money and prosperity to the area, but all of that oil and natural gas has to be shipped to market…
Virginia amendment to limit eminent domain passes!
Voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that some officials contend will make it nearly impossible for Virginia localities to seize private property for redevelopment. “When you give the voters a chance to affirm their constitutional…