SCS/SB 1468 - Under current law, municipalities may acquire property for municipal purposes by eminent domain.

This act provides that government entities shall not have the right to condemn lands owned by a church, synagogue, mosque, or other religious organization unless such condemnation is for the development of a public utility.

MARY GRACE PRINGLE

Statutes affected:
Introduced (5921S.01): 88.073
Committee (5921S.03): 67.015, 88.073


Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 1468
Sponsor: Luetkemeyer
Hearing Date: 3/11/2024


COMMITTEE: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

CHAIRMAN: Luetkemeyer

DATE REFERRED: 3/7/2024 DATE HEARING REQUESTED:



STAFF:
Cindy Kadlec
Katie O'Brien
Mary Grace Pringle
Harli Rhodes


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Timothy Faber


WITNESSES AGAINST:
Jon Stambaugh