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MS HB510

Bill

Status

Failed

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Edward Blackmon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restricts transfer of property acquired through eminent domain to private persons, businesses, or non-governmental entities for 10 years after acquisition.

  • Exempts infrastructure and utility projects including roads, bridges, public airports, ports, toll roads, and facilities for telephone, gas, electricity, water, sewer, and natural gas distribution.

  • Exempts eminent domain use for removing public nuisances, demolishing uninhabitable structures, acquiring abandoned property, or eliminating direct threats to public health or safety.

  • Applies to all property acquired under Mississippi's eminent domain laws unless specifically excepted.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Eminent domain; restrict to direct public use.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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