Constitutional amendment; establishes limitations on takings of private property. (SJ290)
Introduced By
Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg) with support from 13 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:
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); 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. View Full Text »
Status
02/03/2009: Failed to Pass in Committee
History
- 12/23/2008 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 098384288
- 12/23/2008 Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 02/03/2009 Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N) (see vote tally)