Constitutional amendment; taking of private property for public use (first reference). (SJ27)
Introduced By
Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)
Progress
√ |
Introduced |
X |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); taking of private property for public uses. Limits the exercise of eminent domain for the purpose of public use and specifies that, with the exception of property taken for public service corporations, 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 »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
- 01/11/2010 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10102507D
- 01/11/2010 Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/19/2010 Continued to 2011 in Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)
- 12/02/2010 Left in Privileges and Elections
Comments
Senator Obenshain talks about this constitutional amendment (and competing measures introduced this year) in this interview:
http://exm.nr/eZWNjD