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SJ88: Constitutional amendment; defines term public uses & specifies which private property may be taken.
Chief Patron
Sen.
Mark Obenshain (R-26)
Mark Obenshain
(R-26)
Served: 2004–
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
Status
01/22/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee
Summary
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); taking of private property for public uses. Establishes limitations on takings of private property. Except for property taken for public service companies or railroads, property may not be taken if the primary purpose of the taking is private financial gain, private benefit, an increase in tax base or tax revenues, or an increase in employment. No more property shall be taken than is necessary to achieve the stated public use.
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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/09/2008 and 01/09/2008.
Poll Results
2 votes
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