HB2187Introduced in the House
Requiring government agencies, public utilities and other entities when exercising the power of eminent domain to make a good faith offer for the property prior to filing an eminent domain action, providing the good faith offer, if greater than the appraiser's award, shall be deposited with the court, allowing appeals from that amount, prohibiting the exercise of eminent domain for recreational trails and park and recreational facilities and deleting the power of the legislature to condemn property for economic development.
Introduced by Brett Fairchild, District 113
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring government agencies, public utilities and other entities when exercising the power of eminent domain to make a good faith offer for the property prior to filing an eminent domain action, providing the good faith offer, if greater than the appraiser's award, shall be deposited with the court, allowing appeals from that amount, prohibiting the exercise of eminent domain for recreational trails and park and recreational facilities and deleting the power of the legislature to condemn property for economic development.
Where it stands
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
January 31, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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