BILL · 2013–14 SESSION
SB 5014: Eminent domain
Limiting the power of eminent domain.
Summary
- No government can take or damage private land or any interest in real property for any purpose other than the construction of a public use facility or the provision of a public service necessary to protect public health and safety.
From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5014), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
- IntroducedJan 14, 2013
- Out of committeeFeb 19, 2013
- Passed Senatestopped here
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Don Benton (R-17)
- Introduced
- January 14, 2013 in the Senate
- Last action
- March 3, 2014
AN ACT Relating to eminent domain;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Don Benton (R-17)
2 co-sponsors (0 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes.
History
- Senate Rules "X" file.
- Moved to Rules White Sheet.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- Senate Rules "X" file.
- Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- Made eligible to be placed on second reading.
- Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- Minority; do not pass.
- LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
- First reading, referred to Law & Justice .
- Prefiled for introduction.
SB 5014 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- SB 5014 (2021–22) Odd-numbered year ballots
- SB 5014 (2019–20) Student assessment reqs.
- SB 5014 (2017–18) Benchmark rate/comm services
- SB 5014 (2015–16) Water banking best practices
- SB 5014 (2011–12) Pro se defendants & victims
- SB 5014 (2009–10) Special commitment center