Condemnation of property; definition of public uses by localities. (HB190)

Introduced By

Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas) with support from 7 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Local condemnation authority; definition of public uses. Amends the definition of "public uses" for which localities may exercise the power of eminent domain such that public use shall not include any condemnation of property by a locality, or by any entity regulated by the State Corporation Commission, that (i) is made with the intent of making the property available for ownership or use by a private entity unless any benefits that will accrue to the private entity as a result of its ownership or use of the property are merely incidental when compared to the benefits that will accrue to the public or (ii) is otherwise predominantly for a private purpose. Amends § 15.2-1900, § 15.2-1901, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 01/02/2006 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 065419396
  • 01/02/2006 Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
  • 01/20/2006 Referred from Counties, Cities and Towns
  • 01/20/2006 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 02/10/2006 Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB94-Suit)