Constitutional amendment; exercise of eminent domain powers (first reference). (HJ62)
Introduced By
Del. Ward Armstrong (D-Martinsville) with support from co-patron Del. Bob Hull (D-Falls Church)
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
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); exercise of eminent domain powers. Provides that the taking of private property by eminent domain for the primary purpose of economic development does not constitute a permissible public use. The proposed amendment makes it a judicial question whether private property is being condemned for a permissible public use. This proposed constitutional amendment is identical to the amendment proposed in SJR 121. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
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