Constitutional amendment; defines term public uses & specifies which private property may be taken. (HJ728)

Introduced By

Del. Johnny Joannou (D-Portsmouth) with support from co-patron Del. Mark Cole (R-Fredericksburg)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

Description

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); due process of law; obligation of contracts; taking of private property; prohibited discrimination; jury trial in civil cases. Defines the term "public uses" and specifies permitted public uses for which private property may be taken. The definition is the same definition enacted in 2007 and set out in 1-219.1 of the Code of Virginia. Read the Bill »

Status

02/06/2009: Merged into HB1598

History

DateAction
01/14/2009Committee
01/14/2009Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 095504572
01/14/2009Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
01/22/2009Assigned P & E sub: Constitutional
01/26/2009Subcommittee recommends incorporating into HJ 725 by voice vote
02/06/2009Incorporated by Privileges and Elections (HJ725-Bell)