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HJ126: Constitutional amendment; exercise of eminent domain powers (first reference).

Chief Patron

Del. Melanie Rapp (R-96)

Melanie Rapp (R-96)
Yorktown, VA
Served: 2001–

Progress

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Passed Committee
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Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); exercise of eminent domain powers.  Provides that the taking of private property by eminent domain for the primary purpose of tax revenue enhancement does not constitute a permissible public use.   View Full Text »

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