SB343 Alabama 2015 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, there are limitations on condemnations
This bill would further limit the condemnation of property if the primary use for the property is for private gain, private benefit, private enterprise, increasing jobs, increasing tax revenue, or economic development
This bill would require each entity prior to initialing a condemnation procedure to define what is included in just compensation for the taking or damaging of property and it shall take only a portion of private property necessary for public use
To amend Section 18-1B-2, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to limitations on condemnation; to limit the condemnation of property if the primary use for the property is for private gain, private benefit, private enterprise, increasing jobs, increasing tax revenue, or economic development; and to require each entity prior to initialing a condemnation procedure to define what is included in just compensation for the taking or damaging of property and it shall take only a portion of private property necessary for public use.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2015 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB343 Alabama 2015 Session - Introduced |