Eminent Domain - As enacted, establishes generally that a condemner bears the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence certain facts relative to public use; grants the property owner a right to have a court of competent jurisdiction determine if the taking is necessary to accomplish the public use. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 17.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Jan 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 25, 2024
Last action May 1, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Mar 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1
upper
Mar 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/12/2024
upper
Mar 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/12/2024
upper
Mar 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/11/2024
upper
Jan 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Jan 25, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Frank Niceley
RRepublican
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