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