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Bill: NMP Eminent Domain Bill
Details
Status[?]: passed
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: March 2425
Description[?]:
We recognise that there are occasions when government projects may need to purchase private land in order for the project to go ahead. Therefore we believe that, if deemed vital (ie national security), then the government should be able to serve compulsory purchase orders. However in order to ensure that such purchases are not abused, an independent panel would be established to work out compensation that is deemed fair to both parties. |
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:
Date | 21:36:46, July 02, 2007 CET | From | United Republics Party | To | Debating the NMP Eminent Domain Bill |
Message | URP used to back ideas such as this, but we no longer do. |
Date | 21:37:57, July 02, 2007 CET | From | Democrats | To | Debating the NMP Eminent Domain Bill |
Message | There is no excuse for irresponsible government, and the NMP now recognise this, therefore eminent domain must be allowed. |
Date | 21:43:22, July 02, 2007 CET | From | United Republics Party | To | Debating the NMP Eminent Domain Bill |
Message | Fine, vote away. i can't explain how the URP gained seats and the NMP lost them, but proposing this will not solve your problems. I would have left you as Prime Minister, but you;ve been such a whining *itch since I called for new elections. |
Date | 21:48:48, July 02, 2007 CET | From | Democrats | To | Debating the NMP Eminent Domain Bill |
Message | We know how the URP gained seats, it is not exactly hard to find out, and we are working to solve our problems. As to whining, we have begun to agree with other parties as to the unappealing side of the URP. If we cannot trust our own government partners, then of course we can no longer work with them. |
Date | 12:16:45, July 03, 2007 CET | From | Communist Party of Lodamun | To | Debating the NMP Eminent Domain Bill |
Message | Support. This way I get to change my Eminent Domain Act. |
Date | 10:14:49, July 06, 2007 CET | From | The Unified Lodamun Party | To | Debating the NMP Eminent Domain Bill |
Message | The government has to much power in this bill. If we happen to elect corrupt officials by accident for a couple of years, they could easily abuse such power, and the courts are a part of the governemnt in the eyes of the ULP. |
Date | 13:26:09, July 06, 2007 CET | From | Democrats | To | Debating the NMP Eminent Domain Bill |
Message | In the eyes of ULP they are part of the government, however we feel there are enough checks here to ensure a homeowner, or landowner is not bing exploited by the state. |
Date | 19:10:36, July 06, 2007 CET | From | Independent Republican Party | To | Debating the NMP Eminent Domain Bill |
Message | Support. This system will provide fair compensation for land owners if a vital government work is needed on their land. |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||||
yes |
Total Seats: 343 | |||||
no | Total Seats: 208 | |||||
abstain | Total Seats: 48 |
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