AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES

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1. Line 33, engrossed, after then the

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petition

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petitioner

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2. Line 52, engrossed, after than

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the remainder of line 52 and through trial on line 53

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up to three experts or as many experts as are called by the petitioner, whichever is greater, who testified at trial

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3. Line 196, engrossed, after (i) the

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petition

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Commissioner

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4. Line 198, engrossed, after (iii) the

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Commissioner

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5. Line 230, engrossed, after then the

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Commissioner

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6. Line 247, engrossed, after E. The

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petitioner

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Commissioner

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7. Line 249, engrossed, after for

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at least three expert witnesses testifying at trial

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up to three experts or as many experts as are called by the condemnor, whichever is greater, who testified at trial

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petitioner

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Commissioner

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2. That the provisions of this act shall not apply to condemnation proceedings in which the petitioner filed, prior to July 1, 2019, (i) a petition in condemnation pursuant to Chapter 2 (§ 25.1-200 et seq.) of Title 25.1 of the Code of Virginia or (ii) a certificate of take or deposit pursuant to Title 33.2 or Chapter 3 (§ 25.1-300 et seq.) of Title 25.1 of the Code of Virginia. Any condemnation proceedings in which the petitioner filed a petition or certificate described in clause (i) or (ii) on or after July 1, 2005, and prior to July 1, 2019, shall be governed by the provisions of the Code of Virginia in effect prior to July 1, 2019.