Condemnation of property; definition of public uses by localities. (SB336)
Introduced By
Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)
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 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
- 01/11/2006 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 060822782
- 01/11/2006 Referred to Committee on Local Government
- 01/24/2006 Rereferred from Local Government (14-Y 0-N)
- 01/24/2006 Rereferred to Courts of Justice
- 01/25/2006 Assigned Courts sub: #1
- 02/13/2006 Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB394-Stolle) (15-Y 0-N)