HB2187

Requiring government agencies, public utilities and other entities when exercising the power of eminent domain to make a good faith offer for the property prior to filing an eminent domain action, providing the good faith offer, if greater than the appraiser's award, shall be deposited with the court, allowing appeals from that amount, prohibiting the exercise of eminent domain for recreational trails and park and recreational facilities and deleting the power of the legislature to condemn property for economic development.

Introduced·1/31/25
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2187 requires government agencies to make a good faith offer for property before filing eminent domain actions, prohibits eminent domain for.

Kansas HB2187 mandates that government agencies, public utilities, and other entities must make a good faith offer for property before initiating eminent domain proceedings. If the offer exceeds the appraiser's award, the higher amount can be appealed by the property owner. The bill also prohibits using eminent domain for recreational trails and park and recreational facilities. Additionally, it removes the legislature's authority to condemn property for economic development purposes.

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History

Jan 31, 2025

House

House Introduced

Jan 31, 2025

House

House Referred to Committee on Judiciary