Lawmakers: Cities shouldn’t use eminent domain for trails
“A plan to take away the government’s power to force Idaho residents to give up their land for trails and greenways is headed to the governor’s desk. The House voted 54-15 to pass the bill…
Property owner not pleased with Eagle’s plan to use eminent domain
“An old lot on the corner of Eagle and State Street has become the center of a turf war. The property, a former gas station, has been an eyesore for the area for more than…
Locals react to proposed restrictions on eminent domain
“A bill has cleared Idaho’s Senate that specifically targets cities’ use of eminent domain to create hiking trails, bike paths and greenways. Some locals think the bill’s scope is too big. Senate Bill 1044 passed…
Senate advances bill to block eminent domain use by cities
“A bill to block the use of eminent domain by cities to create hiking trails, bike paths and greenways has cleared the Idaho Senate. The Post Register reported that the bill passed on a 20-13…
Local lawmaker Jim Guthrie’s eminent domain bill passes in committee
“A Southeast Idaho state lawmaker’s bill to curb eminent domain for uses such as bike path construction narrowly cleared the Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee on Tuesday. Three of eight senators on the panel…
Legislation would limit Idaho urban renewal agency authority
“Idaho urban renewal agencies would need city or county approval to use eminent domain or incur long-term debt under two bills pending before the House Local Government Committee. House Bill 18 removes eminent domain authority…
Ultimate bully: Eminent domain
“If you’ve visited any of our public schools lately, you’ve likely noticed a very active campaign against “bullying.” But have you ever stopped to think about the biggest bully of all – our government(s)? And…
Battle over Eagle path continues in court, on ground
“The city of Eagle filed an eminent domain claim in April to force Laguna Pointe property owners to sell easements for a public path that connects to the Boise River Greenbelt on the south side…
Caldwell, Pioneer close to final settlement
“The city of Caldwell’s dismissal of its eminent domain case against Pioneer Irrigation District has brought the two sides to the verge of ending their six-year battle. Caldwell Mayor Garret Nancolas and Pioneer board chairman…
Eminent Domain Bill Will Make Government Pay In Property Rights Cases Read
“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…