HR 3631 · 109th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Eminent Domain Limitation Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-07-29· Sponsored by Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.(2005-08-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Eminent Domain Limitation Act of 2005 - Makes a state ineligible to receive federal assistance for economic development unless it has in effect a law relating to takings that: (1) prohibits the use of eminent domain for economic development; (2) limits the uses for which eminent domain may be used to public health and safety, rights-of-way for public utilities and public highways and parks; and (3) requires the entity engaging in the taking to show the necessity for it and that no reasonable alternatives exist.…

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