Senate Passes Controversial Eminent Domain Reform

Today the House received SJR 42 by Duncan after its passage in the Senate.  This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to read:  "public use" does not include the acquisition of a private property interest for the primary purpose of economic development when the acquired property interest is transferred to the benefit of a private person or entity.

Opponents are concerned that this resolution allows "public use" for the secondary purpose of economic development.