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Bill: Revised Eminent Domain Reform Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Social Democratic 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: June 4249
Description[?]:
Sets uniform national restrictions on governmental exercise of power of eminent domain, limiting the state's power to seize private property. Requires governments to compensate victims of eminent domain, with the victim retaining the right to sue if he or she considers the proposed compensation unfair. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The policy regarding eminent domain is left to local governments.
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 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
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Vote | Seats | ||||
yes | Total Seats: 216 | ||||
no |
Total Seats: 413 | ||||
abstain |
Total Seats: 121 |
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