2009 Senate Bill 5664 (Limiting the power of eminent domain)

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Introduced by Sen. Don Benton, (R-Vancouver) (R) on January 28, 2009, prohibits a government from taking or damaging private land or any interest in real property that is not to be used for the construction of a public use facility or the provision of a public service necessary to protect public health and safety .
- Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 28, 2009.

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1) Re: 2009 Senate Bill 5664 (Limiting the power of eminent domain) [by Jim G on February 1, 2009]

Nicely done! Simple, direct and reinforcing our constitution. Thank you.

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2) Re: 2009 Senate Bill 5664 (Limiting the power of eminent domain) [by principles on January 30, 2009]

This one needs to happen. Thank you for introducing it.

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3) Re: 2009 Senate Bill 5664 (Limiting the power of eminent domain) [by kalamaram on January 30, 2009]

This is the type of representation that the people have been seeking for some time, and is the type of representation that restores faith among voters that we have a voice in Olympia

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