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.