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Bill: Eminent Domain Act of 2098
Details
Submitted by[?]: Alianse Progresivitāte
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 2099
Description[?]:
| To allow limited use of Eminent Domain powers, where such is vitally necessary, and to provide for Compensation for those subjected to such a Taking by the Government. It is the intent of the DNUP that such power be used sparingly, and only for the most vital of infrastructure and defense works. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may not seize private property.
Current: The policy regarding eminent domain is left to local governments.
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 does not compensate victims of eminent domain.
Current: A neutral body appointed by the courts determines the compensation, either party may appeal.
Proposed: The government determines compensation for victims of eminent domain; victims can sue if they deem it unfair.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 00:55:40, August 20, 2005 CET | From | CIVIL UNION | To | Debating the Eminent Domain Act of 2098 |
| Message | We will back this. |
| Date | 01:33:57, August 20, 2005 CET | From | Dolgarian Imperial Revivalists | To | Debating the Eminent Domain Act of 2098 |
| Message | As shall we. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 147 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 97 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 55 |
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