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Bill: Eminent Domain Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Kazulian Labour Party
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: January 2268
Description[?]:
| To allow for Eminent Domain in the case of vital public works. For compensation, the government will pay the assessed value of the property, and possibly other fees as may be determined by the courts. |
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:: The victim of eminent domain determines just compensation.
Current: A neutral body appointed by the courts determines the compensation, either party may appeal.
Proposed: A neutral body appointed by the courts determines the compensation, either party may appeal.
Debate
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| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 76 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 24 |
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