BILL · 2005–06 SESSION
SB 6808: Private property rights
Creating the private property rights protection act.
Summary
- Finds that Washington citizens should not have to fear the government taking their homes, farms, or businesses to give to other persons. Governments should not abuse the power of eminent domain to force property owners from their land in order to develop that land into industrial and commercial property.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 25, 2006
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Pam Roach (R-31)
- Introduced
- January 25, 2006 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 25, 2006
AN ACT Relating to protecting private property rights;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)
4 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.
SB 6808 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6808 (2009–10) Private infrastructure
- SB 6808 (2007–08) Bridge owner requirements
- SB 6808 (2001–02) Property tax exemption
- SB 6808 (1999–00) Health care providers