BILL · 2005–06 SESSION

HB 2854: Eminent domain

Limiting the power of eminent domain.

Summary

Rejects the application of the holding in the Kelo decision to condemnations in this state;
Requires "strict construction" of the power of eminent domain which must be exercised only for a stated public use;
Defines allowable "public uses," specifically excluding economic development and prohibiting incidental private use of condemned property;
Allows prior owners to void condemnations and reacquire property that is not used for the stated purpose; and
Applies to property condemnations by the state, a county, a city, town or other municipality, or by a corporation.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 2854), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to limiting the power of eminent domain;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2854 (2019–20) Tracking for taxes, fees · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2854 (2017–18) Homeless college students · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2854 (2015–16) Ballot rejection survey · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2854 (2009–10) State higher ed loan program · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2854 (2007–08) Countywide policy compliance · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2854 (2003–04) Explosives · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2854 (2001–02) Bioterrorism · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2854 (1999–00) Educational opp transfer prg · Did not pass · died in committee