HB542

AN ACT relating to eminent domain and declaring an emergency.

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Kentucky HB542 amends eminent domain procedures, particularly for agricultural districts, and declares an emergency.

Kentucky HB542 modifies the Eminent Domain Act to enhance protections for agricultural districts. It mandates that local conservation district boards notify property owners of their rights and offer assistance for agricultural use assessments. The bill also requires condemnors to provide detailed information to property owners before initiating condemnation proceedings. Additionally, it establishes procedures for the creation and maintenance of agricultural districts, including criteria for land inclusion and withdrawal processes.

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Sponsors

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RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 24

10:00 AM

Senate Committee On Agriculture

Mar 4

10:00 AM

House Committee On Judiciary

History

Apr 13

House

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 112)

Apr 1

House

enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

Apr 1

House

enrolled, signed by President of the Senate