Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify eminent domain use and compensation in South Dakota.

This bill proposes an amendment to the South Dakota Constitution to clarify the use of eminent domain and compensation for private property taken or damaged. It specifies that benefits accruing to the owner from improvements made by a private corporation cannot be considered in fixing compensation. It also states that the fee of land taken for railroad tracks or other highways remains in the owner, subject to its use.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify eminent domain use and compensation in South Dakota.

This bill proposes an amendment to the South Dakota Constitution to clarify the use of eminent domain and compensation for private property taken or damaged. It specifies that benefits accruing to the owner from improvements made by a private corporation cannot be considered in fixing compensation. It also states that the fee of land taken for railroad tracks or other highways remains in the owner, subject to its use.