Both legislative chambers have now passed a bill aimed at preventing governments from using eminent domain authority to seize private property for economic development purposes. Unfortunately, the legislature refused to consider the only solution that will stand the test of time: an amendment to the state constitution.
State Senator Neal Hunt (R-Wake) had this to say about the legislation that passed: "A judge can still overrule the law and allow property to be taken for public purpose," said Hunt, R-Wake. "That's a scary thing."
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