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Bill: Eminent domain
Details
Submitted by[?]: People 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: March 2437
Description[?]:
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Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Current: The policy regarding eminent domain is left to local governments.
Proposed: The government may not seize private property.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 15:06:13, July 30, 2007 CET | From |  Progressive Liberals | To | Debating the Eminent domain |
| Message | Unfortunately, compulsary purchases by the Government of private property are vital at times. For example, in infrastructure constuction, a piece of land may be needed by the state to improve services. |
| Date | 17:27:15, July 30, 2007 CET | From | Ancient and Noble Order of the Cavaliers | To | Debating the Eminent domain |
| Message | "I agree. There are certain public works that require the seizure of private lands, like dams or roads." -Bartholomew Varney, Lord Groton |
| Date | 06:34:19, July 31, 2007 CET | From | Neo-Libertarian Party | To | Debating the Eminent domain |
| Message | However, there is no assurance the landowner would be properly compensated. And the question of what the government would deem as 'vital' comes into play. The seizure of land for "vital" but actually menial reasons could become rampant. |
| Date | 10:01:28, July 31, 2007 CET | From | Liberty Party | To | Debating the Eminent domain |
| Message | I agree with our Libertarian partners. |
| Date | 10:17:41, July 31, 2007 CET | From | Progressive Liberals | To | Debating the Eminent domain |
| Message | What our Government would deem as "vital", Neo-Libertarian Party? You voted in favour of the new government yet don't trust them to manage resources properly? |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 125 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 258 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 18 |
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