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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 2425: Eminent domain

Prohibiting the use of eminent domain for economic development.

Summary

  • Prohibits a public entity from taking property for the purpose of economic development.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2425), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2010
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jay Rodne (R-5)
Introduced
January 11, 2010 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 6200

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain for economic development;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jay Rodne (R-5)

27 co-sponsors (14 Democrats, 13 Republicans)

Larry Springer D-45Jaime Herrera R-18Charles Ross R-14Matt Shea R-4Lynn Kessler D-24Deb Eddy D-48Jim McCune R-2Brian Blake D-19Tom Campbell R-2Norm Johnson R-14Christine Rolfes D-23Dawn Morrell D-25Maralyn Chase D-32Norma Smith R-10Shelly Short R-7Al O'Brien D-1Pat Sullivan D-47Dave Upthegrove D-33Bruce Chandler R-15Ruth Kagi D-32Dan Roach R-31Barbara Bailey R-10John McCoy D-38Mike Sells D-38Joe Schmick R-9Christopher Hurst D-31Joel Kretz R-7

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Judiciary.
  3. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 2425 in other sessions

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