SB630Introduced in the Senate
Overhead Transmission Lines and Eminent Domain - Property Value - Damages
Introduced by Chris West, District 42
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizing the owner of property used for residential purposes to bring an action to recover damages incurred as a result of the value of the property being diminished from the use of eminent domain to take property and construct an overhead transmission line within 300 feet of the property owner's residence; and requiring that reasonable fees be awarded to counsel for the defendant in a condemnation proceeding and the costs be charged against the plaintiff under certain circumstances.
Where it stands
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) and Hearing canceled (Education, Energy, and the Environment)
February 17, 2026
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Bill history
First Reading Judicial Proceedings and Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) and Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment)
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) and Hearing canceled (Education, Energy, and the Environment)
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