OK SB1556

Requires de novo judicial review of all eminent domain determinations regarding public use, necessity, and legal compliance, with no deference given to the condemning authority's prior findings or resolutions

Places burden of proof on condemning authorities to demonstrate by preponderance of evidence that takings serve authorized public use and that each individual parcel is reasonably necessary, including proof that no feasible alternatives exist

Mandates strict construction of eminent domain statutes in favor of property owners, with any ambiguities resolved to limit condemnation power

Requires condemning authorities to provide property owners with all engineering studies, environmental reviews, financial analyses, and internal communications at least 60 days before a necessity hearing

Awards prevailing property owners reasonable attorney fees, costs, and expert witness fees when condemning authorities fail to establish their right to condemn