| 2006 Legislation Enacted Impacts Title 25: Eminent Domain |
1. HB631 Mandatory dispute resolution orientation session Delegate Clarence Phillips
In a condemnation proceeding, requires mandatory dispute resolution orientation session.
In a condemnation proceeding, requires mandatory dispute resolution orientation session.
2. HB 132 Eminent domain; jury to determine just compensation. Delegate John A. Cosgrove
Removes the option of the landowner to choose commissioners to hear an eminent domain case.
Only jurors or the court shall be permitted to hear such a matter. All of the jurors in an eminent
domain proceeding are required to be freeholders in the jurisdiction of the land in question.
Additionally, from an original panel of 13 jurors, each party will be granted four preemptory strikes.
Removes the option of the landowner to choose commissioners to hear an eminent domain case.
Only jurors or the court shall be permitted to hear such a matter. All of the jurors in an eminent
domain proceeding are required to be freeholders in the jurisdiction of the land in question.
Additionally, from an original panel of 13 jurors, each party will be granted four preemptory strikes.
3. HB 241 Offer of repurchase to former owner; nonwaivable right. Delegate Terrie Suit
Clearly states that the right to repurchase property taken by eminent domain can not cannot be
waived.
Clearly states that the right to repurchase property taken by eminent domain can not cannot be
waived.
4. HB 771 Localities to hold public hearing prior to initiating a condemnation Delegate Ward Armstrong
Initiating Condemnation. Requires localities to hold a public hearing prior to adopting an ordinance or
resolution initiating a condemnation. Other political subdivisions are also required to hold a public
hearing prior to initiating a condemnation.
Initiating Condemnation. Requires localities to hold a public hearing prior to adopting an ordinance or
resolution initiating a condemnation. Other political subdivisions are also required to hold a public
hearing prior to initiating a condemnation.
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