Friday, March 16, 2007

Bipartisan Eminent Domain Amendment introduced in NC House

A bipartisan bill introduced in yesterday the N.C. House of Representatives would allow North Carolinians to vote on an amendment to protect our private property from eminent domain abuse. A similar amendment was proposed during the 2006 legislative session, but was sent to die in a committee.

House Bill 878 was introduced by Representatives Paul Stam (R-Wake), Dan Blue (D-Wake), David Lewis (R-Harnett) and Jim Harrell (D-Surry). According to a release from Rep. Stam, the bill has 81 additional co-sponsors.

It is our hope that this amendment will be given fair consideration by the legislative leadership.

Click here to view the text of the bill.

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