VA SJR88 | 2008 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2008 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-01-22 - Senate: Continued to 2009 in Privileges and Elections (14-Y 0-N)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2008 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-01-22 - Senate: Continued to 2009 in Privileges and Elections (14-Y 0-N)
Summary
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); taking of private property for public uses. Establishes limitations on takings of private property. Except for property taken for public service companies or railroads, property may not be taken if the primary purpose of the taking is private financial gain, private benefit, an increase in tax base or tax revenues, or an increase in employment. No more property shall be taken than is necessary to achieve the stated public use.
Title
Constitutional amendment; defines term public uses & specifies which private property may be taken.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-22 | Senate: Continued to 2009 in Privileges and Elections (14-Y 0-N) | |
| 2008-01-09 | Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections | |
| 2008-01-09 | Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 084459288 |
Subjects
Virginia State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?081+sum+SJ88 |
