Campaign Trend. Eminent Domain. 3 Key Reforms Touted.

What eminent domain reforms are being touted by a campaign?

• Deny eminent domain to private entities
• Shift Burden of Proof from the land owner to the condeming entity
• New Standard for Public Use:
  • ​a “purpose wholly for public use and necessity”
• Good Faith Negotiations by condeming entities
• Require a condemning entity to evaluate:
  • health and safety impacts of their project
  • weigh impact of alternatives to those requiring condemnation

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