SB2113

Oklahoma SB2113 mandates a written finding of necessity for eminent domain proceedings and outlines procedures for necessity hearings.

Oklahoma SB2113 establishes that no condemning authority may initiate a condemnation proceeding without an express, written finding of necessity. The bill requires the condemning authority to provide detailed reasons for the necessity, including the nature and scope of the interest sought. Any respondent property owner can request a necessity hearing within a specified time period. The court must conduct a hearing to determine if the proposed taking satisfies public use and necessity requirements.