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Bill: Eminent Domain Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: United Republics Party
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: July 2407
Description[?]:
Allows the government to construct vital public works currently blocked by intransigent land-owners and provides a fair framework for payment. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may not seize private property.
Current: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Proposed: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Eminent domain compensation (if eminent domain is legal).
Old value:: The government determines compensation for victims of eminent domain; victims can sue if they deem it unfair.
Current: The victim of eminent domain sets compensation, government can appeal to the courts if they deem the cost too high.
Proposed: A neutral body appointed by the courts determines the compensation, either party may appeal.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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Vote | Seats | |||
yes | Total Seats: 7 | |||
no | Total Seats: 318 | |||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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