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SJ 290 Constitutional amendment; establishes limitations on takings of private property.

Introduced by: Mark D. Obenshain | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); taking of private property for public uses.  Establishes limitations on takings of private property. Except for property taken for public service companies or railroads, property may not be taken if the primary purpose of the taking is private financial gain, private benefit, an increase in tax base or tax revenues, or an increase in employment. No more property shall be taken than is necessary to achieve the stated public use.

FULL TEXT

• 12/23/08  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 098384288  pdf

HISTORY

• 12/23/08  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 098384288
• 12/23/08  Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 02/03/09  Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N)