Identical to H 8, filed 1/26/11.
Subject to approval by voters at the statewide election on November 6, 2012, adds new Section 19.1 to Article 1 of the North Carolina Constitution prohibiting the taking of private property by eminent domain except for a public use, which does not include taking property in order to convey an interest in the property for economic development. Requires just compensation to be paid and, if demanded, determined by a jury.
EMINENT DOMAIN
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TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO PROHIBIT CONDEMNATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY TO CONVEY AN INTEREST IN THAT PROPERTY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF JUST COMPENSATION WITH RIGHT OF TRIAL BY JURY IN ALL CONDEMNATION CASES.Intro. by Jackson.
Status: Ref To Com On Judiciary I (Senate Action) (Feb 7 2011)
Bill History:
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Thu, 3 Feb 2011 Senate: Filed
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Mon, 7 Feb 2011 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Mon, 7 Feb 2011 Senate: Ref To Com On Judiciary I
S 37
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Bill S 37 (2011-2012)Summary date: Feb 3 2011 - View Summary
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