HB0314

Failed

Eminent domain study.

Require a legislative committee to study eminent domain laws and report findings.

Full legal title

AN ACT relating to eminent domain; requiring the joint corporations, elections and political subdivisions interim committee to commence a study regarding eminent domain as specified; requiring a report; and providing for an effective date.

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What does this bill do?

Requires the joint corporations, elections and political subdivisions interim committee to study eminent domain issues and report findings for potential legislation.

Directs the joint corporations, elections and political subdivisions interim committee to conduct a study during the 2025 interim on eminent domain issues, including adequate compensation for property takings, reclamation and restoration of property after easement release, liability for damages from property use, authorized purposes and parties for eminent domain, abandonment of easements, and types of land subject to taking. (Sec. 1(a))
Requires the committee to prepare recommended legislation based on the study findings for consideration during the 2026 budget session. (Sec. 1(b))

Effective: Upon completion of all acts necessary for the bill to become law as provided by Wyoming Constitution Article 4, Section 8

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Actions (3)

2/3/2025(House)

H Did not Consider for Introduction

1/29/2025(House)

H Received for Introduction

1/28/2025(LSO)

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Roll Call Votes (0)

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