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The Water Projects Bill
Legislature must approve taking land for water projects
Eminent domain-water projects.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would make it harder for the state to take your land for water projects by requiring lawmakers to agree first, protecting your property rights.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would add an important step before the government could take your land for water projects. It means your elected representatives would have to vote on taking your property if state money is used. This gives you and your neighbors more say and makes it harder for the government to just decide to take your land. Some might say this could slow down important water projects, but it also makes sure your property rights are carefully considered. The bill failed one vote, but it could still come back.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would require lawmakers to approve taking private land for water projects.
- This rule would only apply if state money is used for the water project.
- It aims to add more steps before the government can take someone's property.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Larry Hicks (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Lynn Hutchings (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Stephan Pappas (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Cheri Steinmetz (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- John Kolb (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Tim French (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Troy McKeown (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Robert Ide (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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Sources
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