House Bill No. by Representative Crews amends R.S. 19:2 to introduce new restrictions on the expropriation of property near military bases. The bill mandates that prior to filing an expropriation suit, the expropriating authority must make a good faith effort to negotiate compensation with the property owner. It outlines the entities that may expropriate property, including state and local governments, various corporations involved in infrastructure and utility services, and specifies that property can only be expropriated for certain approved projects.

Additionally, the bill prohibits any property expropriated under this section from being sold or donated to foreign powers, aliens, or corporations that are majority-owned by foreign adversaries, specifically if the property is located within fifty miles of a military base. This provision aims to safeguard national security interests by preventing foreign control over strategically located properties. The language of the bill includes several insertions and deletions to clarify these restrictions and the definitions of relevant terms.

Statutes affected:
HB1094 Original: