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2007 SESSION
SB 1304 Eminent domain; definition of public uses.
Introduced by: Stephen D. Newman | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Eminent domain; definition of public uses. Provides a definition of public uses as embracing only the ownership, possession, occupation, and enjoyment of land by the public or public agencies, and public corporations and public service companies. The bill states that public benefits or potential public benefits including economic development or private development, an increase in the tax base, tax revenues, employment, or general economic health and welfare shall not be considered when determining whether a use constitutes a public use. This bill has been incorporated into SB 1296.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/07 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 078666776
- 01/10/07 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/22/07 Senate: Assigned Courts sub: Eminent Domain
- 02/05/07 Senate: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB1296-Norment) (15-Y 0-N)