SB218

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restrict the power of eminent domain to a utility used for a public purpose.

Reynold Nesiba

Senate Bill

Land UseProperty RightsUtilities Regulation

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SB218 limits when utilities can use eminent domain (the government power to take private property) by requiring that the taking must genuinely serve a public purpose. The bill modifies existing law in §10-39-45.1 and adds new restrictions in Chapter 12-4 to prevent utilities from seizing land for projects that primarily benefit private interests rather than the public.

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Changes to Existing Law

1 section affected16 words added

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§ 21-35-1.1amended

History (3)

Feb 15, 2024S
Commerce and Energy Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Feb 15, 2024S
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
Jan 31, 2024S
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 218

Sponsors (3)

Reynold Nesiba

Prime sponsor · Sen.

Cosponsors

Liz Larson

Red Dawn Foster

Roll Call Votes (1)

Commerce and Energy — Deferred to the 41st legislative day

Feb 15, 2024Senate

Passed

Yea: 7Nay: 0Absent: 2