Eminent domain; definition of public uses. (HB956)

Introduced By

Del. Johnny Joannou (D-Portsmouth)

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

Condemnation; public uses. Defines "public uses" as embracing uses of property where, following its acquisition by exercise of the power of eminent domain, (i) the ownership, possession, occupation, and enjoyment of the property shall be by the Commonwealth or by a political subdivision thereof or (ii) the public at large shall have the legal right to use the property, including use of the property by a public utility that is accountable to the public in its use of the property. Article I, Section 11 of the Constitution authorizes the General Assembly to define "public uses" for which property may be acquired by exercise of the power of eminent domain. An existing section defining "public uses" as embracing all uses necessary for public purposes is repealed. Amends § 15.2-1800, § 15.2-1814, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 01/10/2006 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 062825352
  • 01/10/2006 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
  • 01/18/2006 Assigned to Courts of Justice sub-committee: Civil Law
  • 02/15/2006 Left in Courts of Justice