HJR 29 -- Eminent Domain

Sponsor:  Harris (110)

Upon voter approval, this proposed constitutional amendment gives
the power of eminent domain to the state and its political
subdivisions whose officials are directly responsible to elected
officials.  The bill specifies that the valuation of the property
will be determined by typical appraisal methods and that the use
of the property must be declared at the time of its taking.  If
the specified use is not pursued within five years, the original
owner will be allowed to reclaim the property.  Any property
taken by eminent domain cannot be sold, transferred, leased, or
otherwise made available for use by a private entity within 20
years of the taking unless the original owner is given the first
opportunity to repurchase the property.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:21 am