Condemnation of property; definition of public uses by localities. (SB336)

Introduced By

Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-Harrisonburg)

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 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
01/11/2006Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 060822782
01/11/2006Referred to Committee on Local Government
01/24/2006Rereferred from Local Government (14-Y 0-N)
01/24/2006Rereferred to Courts of Justice
01/25/2006Assigned Courts sub: #1
02/13/2006Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB394-Stolle) (15-Y 0-N)

Duplicate Bills

The following bills are identical to this one: HB515 and HB1341.