SB-1044: Amends existing law to provide that eminent domain shall not be used for trails, paths, greenways or other ways for walking, running, hiking, bicycling or equestrian use, unless adjacent to a highway, road or street.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Signed By Governor On 03/26/15 Session Law Chapter 122 Effective: 07/01/2015 on 03/26/2015
You have voted SB-1044: Amends existing law to provide that eminent domain shall not be used for trails, paths, greenways or other ways for walking, running, hiking, bicycling or equestrian use, unless adjacent to a highway, road or street..
You have voted HB-303: Amends existing law to require certain evidence in cases in which eminent domain is intended to be exercised for specific purposes..
SB-2369: As introduced, permits owner of land subject to a regulatory taking to file a petition for a jury of inquest or sue for damages; requires that reasonable costs, disbursements, and expenses be paid to a successful plaintiff in addition to any damages awarded. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 29; Title 42, Chapter 6 and Title 44.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bo Watson
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 01/25/2016
You have voted SB-2369: As introduced, permits owner of land subject to a regulatory taking to file a petition for a jury of inquest or sue for damages; requires that reasonable costs, disbursements, and expenses be paid to a successful plaintiff in addition to any damages awarded. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 29; Title 42, Chapter 6 and Title 44..
SB-1371: As introduced, requires notice of filing of a condemnation petition to be by certified mail return receipt requested; requires notice to include certain statements concerning respondent's rights to contest or appeal condemnation proceedings; awards respondent costs for damages or destruction to property if condemnation is abandoned or unsuccessful; increases, from 30 days to 90 days, notice of the filing of a petition to institute condemnation proceedings before additional steps may be taken. - Amends TCA Title 29.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Kyle
Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 03/23/2016
You have voted SB-1371: As introduced, requires notice of filing of a condemnation petition to be by certified mail return receipt requested; requires notice to include certain statements concerning respondent's rights to contest or appeal condemnation proceedings; awards respondent costs for damages or destruction to property if condemnation is abandoned or unsuccessful; increases, from 30 days to 90 days, notice of the filing of a petition to institute condemnation proceedings before additional steps may be taken. - Amends TCA Title 29..
SB-1131: As introduced, requires land to be acquired by a public or private utility to be in the utility's service district. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 82; Title 29, Chapter 17 and Title 65.
Sponsored by: Sen. Janince Bowling
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/18/2015
You have voted SB-1131: As introduced, requires land to be acquired by a public or private utility to be in the utility's service district. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 82; Title 29, Chapter 17 and Title 65..
You have voted SB-880: As introduced, revises provisions governing condemned property being offered for sale to the former owner. - Amends TCA Section 29-17-1005..
SB-287: As enacted, requires that actions that could be brought for trespass or nuisance in connection with the exercise of eminent domain be brought within 12 months after the land has been actually taken possession of and the work of proposed improvement begun. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 16.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Stevens
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 275 on 05/06/2015
You have voted SB-287: As enacted, requires that actions that could be brought for trespass or nuisance in connection with the exercise of eminent domain be brought within 12 months after the land has been actually taken possession of and the work of proposed improvement begun. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 16..
HB-2387: As introduced, permits owner of land subject to a regulatory taking to file a petition for a jury of inquest or sue for damages; requires that reasonable costs, disbursements, and expenses be paid to a successful plaintiff in addition to any damages awarded. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 29; Title 42, Chapter 6 and Title 44.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Carter
Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Civil Justice Subcommittee Of Civil Justice Committee on 02/24/2016
You have voted HB-2387: As introduced, permits owner of land subject to a regulatory taking to file a petition for a jury of inquest or sue for damages; requires that reasonable costs, disbursements, and expenses be paid to a successful plaintiff in addition to any damages awarded. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13; Title 29; Title 42, Chapter 6 and Title 44..
HB-1230: As introduced, requires notice of filing of a condemnation petition to be by certified mail return receipt requested; requires notice to include certain statements concerning respondent's rights to contest or appeal condemnation proceedings; awards respondent costs for damages or destruction to property if condemnation is abandoned or unsuccessful; increases, from 30 days to 90 days, notice of the filing of a petition to institute condemnation proceedings before additional steps may be taken. - Amends TCA Title 29.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Towns
Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Civil Justice Subcommittee Of Civil Justice Committee on 03/25/2015
You have voted HB-1230: As introduced, requires notice of filing of a condemnation petition to be by certified mail return receipt requested; requires notice to include certain statements concerning respondent's rights to contest or appeal condemnation proceedings; awards respondent costs for damages or destruction to property if condemnation is abandoned or unsuccessful; increases, from 30 days to 90 days, notice of the filing of a petition to institute condemnation proceedings before additional steps may be taken. - Amends TCA Title 29..
You have voted HB-986: As introduced, revises provisions governing condemned property being offered for sale to the former owner. - Amends TCA Section 29-17-1005..
HB-938: As introduced, requires land to be acquired by a public or private utility to be in the utility's service district. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 82; Title 29, Chapter 17 and Title 65.
Sponsored by: Rep. Judd Matheny
Assigned To S/c Civil Justice Subcommittee on 02/24/2015
You have voted HB-938: As introduced, requires land to be acquired by a public or private utility to be in the utility's service district. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 82; Title 29, Chapter 17 and Title 65..
HB-137: As enacted, requires that actions that could be brought for trespass or nuisance in connection with the exercise of eminent domain be brought within 12 months after the land has been actually taken possession of and the work of proposed improvement begun. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 16.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kelly Keisling
Pub. Ch. 275 on 05/06/2015
You have voted HB-137: As enacted, requires that actions that could be brought for trespass or nuisance in connection with the exercise of eminent domain be brought within 12 months after the land has been actually taken possession of and the work of proposed improvement begun. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 16..
Eminent domain; costs, attorney fees. [SB-666]
Eminent domain; costs; attorney fees. Requires the court, in certain condemnation proceedings, to award costs, including reasonable attorney fees, to the owner of property taken by condemnation. Under current law, awarding costs is discretionary and such costs exclude attorney fees.
SB-666: Eminent domain; costs, attorney fees.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Petersen
Passed By Indefinitely In Finance (13-y 4-n) on 02/05/2014
Eminent domain; limitations, property right of quiet and peaceful enjoyment. [SB-665]
Limitations on eminent domain; right of quiet and peaceful enjoyment. Recognizes the property right of quiet and peaceful enjoyment and provides that just compensation is owed to the owner of property subject to condemnation when quiet and peaceful enjoyment is taken or damaged. This bill is in response to the decision of the Supreme Court of Virginia in Byler v. VEPCO, 284 Va. 501, 731 S.E.2d 916 (2012).
SB-665: Eminent domain; limitations, property right of quiet and peaceful enjoyment.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Petersen
Continued To 2015 In Courts Of Justice (14-y 0-n) on 02/03/2014
Oyster grounds; condemnation. [SB-603]
Condemnation of oyster grounds. Prohibits localities from exercising the right of eminent domain to condemn privately leased riparian and general oyster planting grounds. These planting grounds are assigned to persons under a lease agreement approved by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. An exception to the condemnation prohibition is made for permitted water-dependent linear wastewater projects where there is no practical alternative.
SB-603: Oyster grounds; condemnation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Stuart
Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0162) on 03/05/2014