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ID H0396

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ilana Rubel

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition on using eminent domain to acquire private property for trails, paths, greenways, or ways for walking, running, hiking, bicycling, or equestrian use, unless adjacent to a highway, road, or street
  • Maintains existing restrictions on eminent domain use for pretextual public uses designed to transfer property to private parties
  • Maintains existing restrictions on eminent domain use for economic development purposes
  • Preserves exceptions for eminent domain use under specific Idaho Code chapters related to utilities, housing authorities, and urban renewal areas
  • Makes technical corrections to Section 7-701A, Idaho Code language for clarity

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to remove language prohibiting the use of eminent domain for the purpose of certain recreational trails.

EMINENT DOMAIN

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means

1/25/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/25/2018

Full Bill Text

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