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Bill: Emminent Domain
Details
Submitted by[?]: Movement for Democratic Change
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: October 2607
Description[?]:
| While we are personally opposed to the idea of government seizure of property, sometimes it is vital for public interest and government works. We believe this policy change is good for the government AND the public. It will allow the government to seize public property at the permission of the owner, who will determine compensation. |
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:: A neutral body appointed by the courts determines the compensation, either party may appeal.
Current: A neutral body appointed by the courts determines the compensation, either party may appeal.
Proposed: The victim of eminent domain sets compensation, government can appeal to the courts if they deem the cost too high.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 18:34:32, July 16, 2008 CET | From | Kirlawan National Party (Leftists) | To | Debating the Emminent Domain |
| Message | Support 1, but oppose 2, victims may demand unreasonable amounts. Because of this, we are opposed. |
| Date | 18:41:08, July 16, 2008 CET | From | Movement for Democratic Change | To | Debating the Emminent Domain |
| Message | What about this change? |
| Date | 19:55:50, July 16, 2008 CET | From | Kirlawan People's National Congress | To | Debating the Emminent Domain |
| Message | Support 1, opposed to 2. |
| Date | 21:22:19, July 16, 2008 CET | From | Gluaiseacht Shaoráil DhaonlathachIt | To | Debating the Emminent Domain |
| Message | We are opposed to both articles. |
| Date | 22:43:23, July 16, 2008 CET | From | Kirlawan National Party (Leftists) | To | Debating the Emminent Domain |
| Message | To the MDC, we now are in favour. Article 2 is now acceptable. |
| Date | 00:00:40, July 17, 2008 CET | From | Kirlawan People's Justice Party | To | Debating the Emminent Domain |
| Message | We oppose all so-called "eminent domain", and agree with the DFM on this. The government should not be seizing people's land. As for compensation, the proposed change is good (although it should not be relevant). |
| Date | 05:02:19, July 17, 2008 CET | From | Kirlawan People's National Congress | To | Debating the Emminent Domain |
| Message | We will accept, however we are still disappointed by art 2. |
| Date | 11:34:53, July 17, 2008 CET | From | Kirlawa Democratic Labour | To | Debating the Emminent Domain |
| Message | People may demand too much if the set the price. We support eminent domain, but not in this may |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 362 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 228 | |||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 127 |
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