ID S1044

Prohibits use of eminent domain to acquire private property for trails, paths, greenways, or ways for walking, running, hiking, bicycling, or equestrian use, unless the property is adjacent to a highway, road, or street.

Maintains existing exceptions to eminent domain restrictions for housing authorities, urban renewal areas, and deteriorated areas when property meets clear and convincing evidence standards for structural danger, health risks, or public welfare threats.

Allows governmental entities to continue condemning leasehold estates on property they already own.

Makes condemnation rationale subject to free judicial review in eminent domain proceedings.

Preserves eminent domain authority for uses expressly provided in Idaho's state constitution and for purposes under specified Idaho Code chapters.