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KS SB12
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tim Shallenburger
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AI Summary
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County commissioners and city governing body members must vote affirmatively to exercise eminent domain if their district territory includes any portion of the land being acquired
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Requirement applies specifically to land acquisitions for public recreational purposes, including nature areas, entertainment venues, libraries, and other recreational buildings or grounds
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Amends K.S.A. 26-201 governing city condemnation powers and creates a new section addressing county eminent domain procedures
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Takes effect upon publication in the statute book
Legislative Description
Requiring each member of a municipal governing body whose district territory includes land being acquired to approve the exercise of eminent domain for such acquisition when such land is to be used for a recreational project.
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics
1/17/2025