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Bill: Eminent Domain Act
Details
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: May 3023
Description[?]:
Those who have their property taken compulsorily by the state should be suitably compensated. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may seize private property for any reason.
Current: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Proposed: The government may seize private property for vital government works and for corporate use.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Eminent domain compensation (if eminent domain is legal).
Old value:: The government determines compensation for victims of eminent domain.
Current: The government determines compensation for victims of eminent domain.
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: 208 | ||
no | Total Seats: 292 | ||
abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
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