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.
SB 12 requires every member of a city's governing body (like a city council) whose district includes land to be acquired for a recreational project to vote in favor of using eminent domain. This applies specifically to land taken for parks, nature areas, libraries, entertainment venues, or other public recreational facilities. The bill changes existing law to prevent cities from unilaterally approving such land acquisitions without unanimous approval from all affected district representatives. It does not apply to non-recreational projects or to county-level eminent domain decisions.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2026
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Jan 17, 2025
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Referred to Senate Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics
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Jan 16, 2025
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Tim Shallenburger
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