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SB262

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·2/11/25
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Kansas SB262 mandates government agencies and public utilities to make a good faith offer for property before filing an eminent domain action.

Kansas SB262 amends eminent domain procedures by requiring government agencies and public utilities to make a good faith offer for property before initiating eminent domain actions. If the offer exceeds the appraiser's award, the higher amount can be appealed by the property owner. The bill also prohibits the use of eminent domain for recreational trails and park and recreational facilities. Additionally, it eliminates the legislature's authority to condemn property for economic development purposes.

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History

Feb 14, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Feb 11, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced