Condemnation of property; definition of public uses by localities. (HB190)

Introduced By

Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas) with support from 7 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:

Those copatrons are Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield), Del. Clay Athey (R-Front Royal), Del. Tom Gear (R-Hampton), Del. Todd Gilbert (R-Woodstock), Del. Tim Hugo (R-Centreville), Del. Terry Kilgore (R-Gate City), Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Local condemnation authority; definition of public uses. Amends the definition of "public uses" for which localities may exercise the power of eminent domain such that public use shall not include any condemnation of property by a locality, or by any entity regulated by the State Corporation Commission, that (i) is made with the intent of making the property available for ownership or use by a private entity unless any benefits that will accrue to the private entity as a result of its ownership or use of the property are merely incidental when compared to the benefits that will accrue to the public or (ii) is otherwise predominantly for a private purpose. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/02/2006Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 065419396
01/02/2006Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
01/20/2006Referred from Counties, Cities and Towns
01/20/2006Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
02/10/2006Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB94-Suit)