BILL · 2009–10 SESSION
SB 5664: Limiting eminent domain
Limiting the power of eminent domain.
Summary
- Prohibits a government from taking or damaging private land or any interest in real property that is not to be used for the construction of a public use facility or the provision of a public service necessary to protect public health and safety.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 28, 2009
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Don Benton (R-17)
- Introduced
- January 28, 2009 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 15, 2010
AN ACT Relating to eminent domain;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Don Benton (R-17)
9 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
SB 5664 in other sessions
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- SB 5664 (2015–16) Interpreter services
- SB 5664 (2013–14) Impact fee payment
- SB 5664 (2011–12) Lake Washington Institute