Eminent domain; definition of public uses. (HB408)

Introduced By

Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas) with support from co-patrons Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield), Del. Clay Athey (R-Front Royal), Del. Tom Gear (R-Hampton), and Del. Todd Gilbert (R-Woodstock)

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

Eminent domain; definition of public uses. Provides a definition of public uses and specifies instances in which the condemnation of real property may be used by a public entity to convey such property to a nongovernmental person or entity. Under the bill, "public uses" shall not include the use of eminent domain authority to condemn property if the intent is to increase or enhance tax revenues unless the increased or enhanced tax revenues are merely incidental when compared to the benefits that will accrue to the public. Amends § 15.2-1800, § 15.2-1814, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 01/06/2006 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 065327396
  • 01/06/2006 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)