Plain English Summary
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to restrict eminent domain (government power to take private property) to only situations of genuine public use, and to guarantee that property owners can request a jury to determine fair compensation. The bill also updates state law to align with this stricter standard.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this protects property owners from government overreach, particularly preventing takings that primarily benefit private developers or corporations rather than the public. They contend that requiring jury determination of compensation ensures fair market value and gives citizens a voice in whether takings are truly justified for legitimate public purposes.
Arguments Against
Opponents worry this could slow or prevent important public infrastructure projects like roads, utilities, and economic development by making condemnation more difficult and expensive. They argue that stricter 'public use' requirements and jury trials could delay critical projects, increase legal costs, and potentially allow individual property owners to block developments that serve broader community interests.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 64
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 69
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 62
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 87
Cosponsors (9)
Representative · District 53
Representative · District 70
Representative · District 5
Representative · District 26
Representative · District 76
Representative · District 111
Representative · District 59
Representative · District 83
Representative · District 73