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2010 SESSION

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HJ 115 Constitutional amendment; establishes limitations on taking of private property (first reference).

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SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Constitutional amendment (first resolution); taking of private property for public uses. Defines the term "public uses" and specifies the instances for which private property may be taken.  The measure also specifies that a taking of private property is not for a public use if the primary purpose of the property's acquisition is to increase tax base, tax revenues, or employment or otherwise to facilitate economic development.

FULL TEXT

• 01/13/10  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100126D  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/13/10  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100126D
• 01/13/10  House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
• 02/16/10  House: Left in Privileges and Elections