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MN SF2874

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Roger Chamberlain

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Metropolitan Council from using eminent domain to acquire property unless a specific law authorizing use for a particular project is enacted.

  • Removes the council's ability to acquire transit systems through condemnation proceedings, limiting acquisitions to purchase, lease, or gift only.

  • Prevents the council from acquiring property from any entity that used eminent domain to acquire that property within the ten years prior to the proposed transfer.

  • Removes condemnation authority from the council's acquisition powers for land and property rights related to transportation services, wastewater treatment, and waste facilities.

  • Applies only to the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.

Legislative Description

Metropolitan council eminent domain use prohibition

Last Action

Referred to State and Local Government

3/21/2014

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government3/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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