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2006 Regular Session bill information current as of June 6, 2006 - 7:39 p.m.
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HOUSE BILL 44

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
File Code: Real Property

Sponsored By:
Delegate Smigiel

Entitled:
Eminent Domain - Condemnation Proceedings and Limitation on Condemnation Authority


Synopsis:

Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to prohibit the condemnation of private property for economic development purposes if the property is intended to be transferred to a private person; requiring that the issue of a condemnor's right to condemn in a condemnation proceeding be tried by a jury unless the parties elect otherwise; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.


History by Legislative Date

House Action
7/25
Pre-filed
1/11
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/8
Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- DEALERS; TRADERS; etc
CONDEMNATION
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
COUNTIES -see also- CHARTERED COUNTIES; CODE COUNTIES
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.
JURIES -see also- GRAND JURIES
REAL PROPERTY
REFERENDUM
URBAN RENEWAL -see also- COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - XI-B City of Baltimore - Land Development and Redevelopment
( 1 )

Article - III Legislative Department
( 40 , 40A , 40B , 40C , 61 )

Article - XI-C Off-Street Parking
( 1 )

Article - XI-D Port Development
( 1 )


Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered


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